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Y229 NLP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,419 mi
Last recorded100,419 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 NLP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 100,419 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 100,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,730 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,843 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,302 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,582 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 71,749 miles

damage to n/s & o/s outer sills at front noted

Fail 18 Feb 2008 71,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to n/s & o/s outer sills at front noted

Pass 6 Feb 2007 70,170 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 60,494 miles

front discs in poor condition

slight footbrake travel

Fail 7 Feb 2006 60,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs in poor condition

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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Y229 NLP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y229 NLP, 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 Y229 NLP registered?

Y229 NLP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y229 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y229 NLP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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