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Y475 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,568 mi
Last recorded131,568 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 131,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay covers fitted

oil leaks on engine

Fail 30 Dec 2015 131,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 125,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

oil leakes on engine, some from breather hose

rear exhaust mounting corodded/deteriated

Fail 18 Dec 2014 125,172 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing close to wear indicators

cooling fans not working?

engine management light on

Pass 6 Nov 2013 118,224 miles

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

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

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

engine light on.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,494 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 101,457 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,171 miles

both bumpstops completely split

Fail 19 Oct 2010 93,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both bumpstops completely split

Pass 15 Oct 2009 85,141 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 76,554 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,572 miles

breather pipe split giving fumes inside vehicle temp guage in op fans run on long time

Fail 7 Nov 2007 66,572 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

breather pipe split giving fumes inside vehicle temp guage in op fans run on long time

Pass 16 Sep 2006 53,053 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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Y475 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y475 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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Y475 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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