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Y294 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,514 mi
Last recorded74,514 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 74,514 miles

All brake discs corroded.

EML on ( pre 1 July 2003)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 74,514 miles

All brake discs corroded.

EML on ( pre 1 July 2003)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,124 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 64,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust bracket weak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 58,825 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust bracket weak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,644 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,038 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,825 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 48,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,546 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 43,546 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,824 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,098 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 21,334 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 25,397 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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Y294 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y294 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 Y294 LBW registered?

Y294 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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