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Y186 LNU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

229,159 mi
Last recorded229,159 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 LNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 229,159 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Nearside Rear service brake low effort

Pass 5 Mar 2025 216,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 207,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 207,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.90 failed 2.21 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 199,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 188,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 174,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 161,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 148,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 138,804 miles

N/S/F BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 17 Jan 2017 128,263 miles

front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/front wishbone rear bush split

Fail 14 Jan 2017 128,261 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/front wishbone rear bush split

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,544 miles

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 110,121 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside rear shock absorber leaking

wipers appear slow in operation

Fail 5 Feb 2015 110,120 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

lots of handbrake travel

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside rear shock absorber leaking

wipers appear slow in operation

Pass 6 Feb 2014 101,185 miles

offside handbrake slow to operate

rear brake balance borderline pass

Fail 1 Feb 2014 101,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit

offside handbrake slow to operate

rear brake balance borderline pass

Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust brackt missing

rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes in places

Fail 19 Jan 2013 93,093 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust brackt missing

rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes in places

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wishbone rear bushes perished

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

catalitic convertor corroded & has pin hole in

centre exhaust mount missing

handbrake cable outer casing split

n/s/front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s/rear tyre close to limit

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 23 Jan 2012 86,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wishbone rear bushes perished

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

catalitic convertor corroded & has pin hole in

centre exhaust mount missing

handbrake cable outer casing split

n/s/front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s/rear tyre close to limit

o/s/front brake pads wearing thin

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,188 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,929 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,120 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket inn poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2008 56,002 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,339 miles

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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Y186 LNU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y186 LNU, 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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Y186 LNU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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