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Y462 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,827 mi
Last recorded93,827 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,827 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 93,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,865 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 82,179 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 82,179 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 74,857 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 67,652 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 58,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearsie front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,805 miles

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

nearsie front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,131 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 32,209 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 32,209 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn near treadwear indicators.

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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Y462 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y462 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 Y462 LBW registered?

Y462 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y462 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y462 LBW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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