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Y511 LRX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,277 mi
Last recorded152,277 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 LRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 152,277 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 137,376 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 126,632 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked at nearside,but not obstructing drivers view.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 115,620 miles

nearside front tyre perrished

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 115,620 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside front tyre perrished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 111,063 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine plastic undertray loose

front brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Sep 2012 110,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 105,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside & nearside rear coil springs corroded

Offside & nearside rear suspention bump stops broken away

Rear tail gate does not close securly

Fail 20 Sep 2011 105,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside & nearside rear coil springs corroded

Offside & nearside rear suspention bump stops broken away

Rear tail gate does not close securly

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 87,525 miles

Offside & nearside rear bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2009 87,525 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside & nearside rear bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2008 80,702 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 80,702 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2007 72,501 miles

see advisory sheet dated 11/05/2007.cert number612791137159

Fail 11 May 2007 72,498 miles

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

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

front and rear discs worn

front inner pads appear low

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 15 May 2006 65,564 miles

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

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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Y511 LRX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y511 LRX, 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 Y511 LRX registered?

Y511 LRX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y511 LRX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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