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Y342 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,653 mi
Last recorded109,653 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 109,653 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 102,592 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 102,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 95,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2019 95,706 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2018 89,815 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 89,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 86,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,668 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,016 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 76,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 72,647 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,437 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,265 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,170 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,036 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,402 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,852 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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Y342 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y342 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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Y342 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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