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Y263 LNU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

240,812 mi
Last recorded240,812 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 LNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 240,812 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 240,806 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 229,557 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 210,953 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 196,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 196,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 185,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 178,187 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTRE MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 178,185 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTRE MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

LARGE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL AT PARKING BRAKE LEVER.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2011 170,840 miles

CENTER EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN.

N/S/R INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

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

O/S/R INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 May 2011 170,840 miles

CENTER EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN.

N/S/R INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

O/S/R INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 162,928 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING FRACTURED.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2009 151,930 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 144,131 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 134,547 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 134,547 miles

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

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2006 124,811 miles

exhaust emissions slightly high reccomend fuel system cleaner and possibly renew fuel filter

front no plate has crack in

Pass 26 Apr 2005 117,008 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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Y263 LNU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y263 LNU, 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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Y263 LNU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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