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Y498 LDP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,283 mi
Last recorded103,283 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 LDP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 103,283 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 May 2012 93,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2012 93,933 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,292 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 77,292 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 68,580 miles

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) engine management light ON engine surging

4) rear brake imbalance 41% req attention asap

Fail 9 Jun 2009 68,497 miles

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

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) engine management light ON engine surging

4) rear brake imbalance 41% req attention asap

Pass 7 Jun 2008 56,587 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,081 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,482 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,662 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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Y498 LDP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y498 LDP, 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 Y498 LDP registered?

Y498 LDP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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