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Y32 NLU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,007 mi
Last recorded101,007 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY32 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 101,007 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipe under sealed

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 99,142 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,045 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,613 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 91,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,254 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 88,254 miles

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,950 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,761 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,235 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 68,481 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,384 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 63,384 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,570 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,007 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,272 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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Y32 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 Y32 NLU, 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 Y32 NLU registered?

Y32 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2001.

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