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Y218 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,547 mi
Last recorded164,547 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 164,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 164,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 150,007 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 150,007 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 146,036 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 146,036 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 128,848 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 128,848 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine man; light on

n/s/f outer sill damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2011 118,356 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 118,356 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 103,565 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 103,462 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 95,268 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,073 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 67,765 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 67,707 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,634 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre depths low front pads low front discs rusty and worn

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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Y218 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y218 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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Y218 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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