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Y199 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,187 mi
Last recorded161,187 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 161,187 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 159,705 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 159,705 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 157,095 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 154,772 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 149,015 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 140,764 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 140,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2019 131,448 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 125,951 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 114,942 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 113,044 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 23 Jun 2015 110,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 108,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 106,191 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 102,135 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 102,135 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,193 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 87,724 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jun 2010 87,723 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,928 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,438 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,988 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 49,573 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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Y199 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y199 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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What year was Y199 LBW registered?

Y199 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y199 LBW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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