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Y454 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,516 mi
Last recorded84,516 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2012 84,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 84,516 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,642 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 67,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 63,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

slight wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,380 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,364 miles

exhaust centre mount loose

nearside hand brake cable outer sheaf damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2006 39,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust centre mount loose

nearside hand brake cable outer sheaf damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,858 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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Y454 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y454 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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What year was Y454 LBW registered?

Y454 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y454 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y454 LBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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