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Y238 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,060 mi
Last recorded101,060 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,060 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 92,450 miles

front and rear number plates deteriating

Fail 26 Mar 2013 92,450 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)

front and rear number plates deteriating

Pass 22 Mar 2012 82,594 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 82,470 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,152 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 75,152 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,223 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 68,204 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 61,738 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 54,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,675 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,206 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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Y238 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y238 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 Y238 LBW registered?

Y238 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y238 LBW safe to buy?

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