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Y195 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,376 mi
Last recorded94,376 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2023 94,376 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Headlamp body miss aligned/Damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Spring is incorrectly aligned with shock mounting

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 91,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filter corroded

slight underside corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2021 88,100 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 87,237 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front indicator lamp lens broken

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2017 87,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front indicator lamp lens broken

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,277 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,949 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 77,683 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 72,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 68,715 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 63,894 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 58,807 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 54,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 44,933 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 40,618 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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Y195 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y195 LBW, 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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Y195 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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