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Y338 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,070 mi
Last recorded146,070 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 146,070 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 146,070 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 141,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 138,914 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 136,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 134,016 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 130,696 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 125,487 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 122,107 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 122,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust poor condition

rear heat shield broken and hanging on exhaust

Pass 23 Dec 2011 116,012 miles

centre exhaust system bracket broken off but exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Mar 2011 111,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 107,274 miles

engine management light on dashboard

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2010 107,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on dashboard

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2009 101,584 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 101,584 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 88,883 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 88,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 87,771 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still securley supported

o/s/r tyre wearing on its inner tread edge

slight corrosion to the high pressure power steering pipe at steering pump

Fail 2 Jan 2008 87,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still securley supported

o/s/r tyre wearing on its inner tread edge

slight corrosion to the high pressure power steering pipe at steering pump

Pass 10 Jan 2007 74,947 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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Y338 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y338 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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Y338 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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