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Y471 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,325 mi
Last recorded114,325 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 114,325 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,823 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 104,198 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 100,316 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,141 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,246 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 86,390 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 82,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,256 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,838 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,948 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,270 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,388 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,249 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 46,248 miles

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

Center exhaust mount requirers re-welding.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,359 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,395 miles

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

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,254 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 33,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,892 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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Y471 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y471 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 Y471 LBW registered?

Y471 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y471 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y471 LBW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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