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Y46 NLU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,125 mi
Last recorded148,125 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 148,125 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 142,830 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 134,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 119,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 109,443 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Nov 2009 103,545 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 101,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 93,124 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 89,892 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 89,892 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front lower wishbone bush split

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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Y46 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y46 NLU, 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 Y46 NLU registered?

Y46 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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