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Y407 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

191,208 mi
Last recorded191,208 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY407 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 191,208 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively pads worn considerably lower than nearside. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 191,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary type cap fitted. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively pads worn considerably lower than nearside. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 187,737 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 183,689 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 183,688 miles

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle on offside near mounting point corroded and holed to excess. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 180,216 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 180,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 177,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 177,532 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 176,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 175,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 175,332 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 171,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 165,967 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 163,899 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 160,112 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 160,112 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 154,160 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 140,976 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 127,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 113,965 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 113,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 104,457 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 90,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 76,789 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 69,151 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 58,716 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,716 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 50,609 miles

rear wiper split.front wipers worn.rattle centre exhaust bracket.both front tyres2-3mm treads

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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Y407 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y407 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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Y407 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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