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Y554 LWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,479 mi
Last recorded125,479 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 LWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 125,479 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2017 125,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 110,729 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 94,868 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 94,868 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 89,072 miles

accident damage to o/s front

both rear coil springs very rusty

lift in n/s o/s front upper strut mounts when jacked up

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 14 Apr 2014 89,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

accident damage to o/s front

both rear coil springs very rusty

front brake discs lipped and badly corroded on inner faces

lift in n/s o/s front upper strut mounts when jacked up

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 1 May 2013 83,546 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 75,584 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 75,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 68,678 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 65,717 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 May 2009 62,665 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 62,665 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 61,466 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 55,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2006 43,979 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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Y554 LWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y554 LWL, 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 Y554 LWL registered?

Y554 LWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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