CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y484 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,461 mi
Last recorded142,461 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 142,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 142,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 132,881 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 132,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack knuckle joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,226 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 124,932 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 117,603 miles

Condition of fuel filter

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake only just met the measured requirements

Pass 14 Mar 2016 111,208 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 111,208 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,021 miles

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

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

foot brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Mar 2014 100,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 97,579 miles

both front and rear indicators deteriated almost to excess?showing white?

exhaust bracket corroded and broke before first silencer?

malfunction indicator lamp on vehicle may need adjustment or repair?

Fail 25 Mar 2013 97,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

both front and rear indicators deteriated almost to excess?showing white?

exhaust bracket corroded and broke before first silencer?

malfunction indicator lamp on vehicle may need adjustment or repair?

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,921 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 91,282 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,224 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 75,694 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 75,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 61,054 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y484 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y484 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y484 LBW?

You can check the full history of Y484 LBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y484 LBW registered?

Y484 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y484 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y484 LBW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y484 LBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y484 LBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.