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Y227 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,933 mi
Last recorded99,933 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2014 99,933 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has surface cracks

Pass 3 Apr 2014 99,933 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has surface cracks

Fail 3 Apr 2014 99,920 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

2x rear coil springs corroded

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

eml on

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,866 miles

front brake discs rusty

offside rear shockabsorber cover insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,534 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,164 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 82,031 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,556 miles

Offside rear tyre ON the legal limit

Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,767 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 69,014 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 68,993 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR CAN NOTE OPER

Fail 19 Jul 2007 66,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear door not opening from outside. (securely latched in closed position)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,280 miles

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

offside rear door not opening from outside. (securely latched in closed position)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,526 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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Y227 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y227 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 Y227 LBW registered?

Y227 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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