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Y243 NLP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,987 mi
Last recorded156,987 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 NLP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 156,987 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 152,475 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 151,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to rear springs

damage to nsf sill and split

Pass 28 Nov 2022 149,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 148,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 147,574 miles

corrosion to both rear brake flexi hose ferrules

corrosion to both rear coil springs

damage to both front sills

front engine belly pan loose

slight gearbox and engine oil leak

Pass 26 May 2020 146,178 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded by flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 144,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 142,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 138,870 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing though centre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 136,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 133,752 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 130,623 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 127,068 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 123,876 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 121,729 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 115,702 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 107,017 miles

both front lower arm arm rear bushes perished

chip in front windscreen

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

n/s/r tyre worn on edge on limit

Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,213 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

chip in front windscreen

front brake discs becoming lipped

Pass 20 Jun 2007 70,280 miles

engine check light on

slight brake bind to o/s/r

Pass 20 Jun 2006 51,860 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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Y243 NLP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y243 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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Y243 NLP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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