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Y487 NLL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,434 mi
Last recorded66,434 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 NLL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2012 66,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,434 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,849 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2009 56,657 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

sligt damage o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 May 2009 56,657 miles

sligt damage o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,962 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 50,962 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,947 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pads warning sensor broken + light on

engine light on

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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Y487 NLL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y487 NLL, 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 Y487 NLL registered?

Y487 NLL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y487 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y487 NLL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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