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Y401 LBV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,770 mi
Last recorded124,770 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 LBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 124,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 124,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 104,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,308 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 91,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine mang light on

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,758 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,255 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,189 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,571 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 67,571 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,675 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 60,659 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,807 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,089 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,184 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,506 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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Y401 LBV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y401 LBV, 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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Y401 LBV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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