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Y546 NLE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,487 mi
Last recorded209,487 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 NLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 209,487 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 209,480 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 209,436 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 204,168 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 204,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 196,592 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 196,577 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 190,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 190,060 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 177,317 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 161,266 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 144,792 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 131,069 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 117,659 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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Y546 NLE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y546 NLE, 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 Y546 NLE registered?

Y546 NLE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y546 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y546 NLE shows 14 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.

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