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Y408 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,907 mi
Last recorded117,907 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 117,907 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 117,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached Wheel arch lining (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 110,556 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged

passenger front seatbelt twisted

Fail 9 Feb 2022 110,555 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged

passenger front seatbelt twisted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 107,299 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 106,598 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 106,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 105,048 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 103,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 102,057 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 102,057 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 98,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,083 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 93,814 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 93,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 91,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 88,581 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

different profile tyres front to rear

osf indicator lense missing

smell of antifreeze possible leak ?

Pass 2 Feb 2011 88,581 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

different profile tyres front to rear

osf indicator lense missing

smell of antifreeze possible leak ?

Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,484 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,129 miles

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 76,129 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,890 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 62,652 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,455 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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Y408 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y408 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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Y408 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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