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Y122 NLF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

214,222 mi
Last recorded214,222 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 NLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 214,222 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 210,204 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 210,167 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected crack in screen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper air con pipe corroding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 205,492 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 190,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 178,898 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 173,509 miles

some corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2017 173,507 miles

Emissions not tested engine mis fire (7.4.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2016 167,795 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

considerable play in both track rods inner joints

Fail 12 Jan 2016 167,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

considerable play in both track rods inner joints

Pass 14 Jan 2015 162,881 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 157,370 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 157,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 150,590 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 150,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers could be better

Pass 19 Jan 2012 143,313 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear mounting torn considerably

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 22 Dec 2010 131,514 miles

engine area oily

rear brakes noisy

signs of power steering fluid leaking

Fail 21 Dec 2010 131,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine area oily

front brake discs deteriorated

signs of power steering fluid leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2010 120,310 miles

signs of fluid leaking from power steering hoses/ pipes

Fail 6 Jan 2010 120,308 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

signs of fluid leaking from power steering hoses/ pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2009 108,051 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 108,044 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

creak from front suspension

Pass 11 Jan 2008 96,958 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 96,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front indicator faded

Fail 22 Jan 2007 85,946 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

surface scar in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 22 Jan 2007 85,946 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

surface scar in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 17 Feb 2006 70,486 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 70,486 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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Y122 NLF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 105,044 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y122 NLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y122 NLF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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