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Y138 NLU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,750 mi
Last recorded207,750 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 207,750 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 188,825 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 173,088 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 173,088 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 159,267 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 159,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 144,914 miles

drivers mirror cracked

eml light on

Pass 20 Jun 2012 130,868 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 130,690 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers mirror cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2011 115,363 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 97,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 97,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 81,612 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,413 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,561 miles

frt tyres 3mm

Pass 4 May 2006 48,706 miles

slight damage on nsf tyre

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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Y138 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y138 NLU, 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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What year was Y138 NLU registered?

Y138 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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