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Y566 LWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,009 mi
Last recorded92,009 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 LWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,009 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 92,008 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 84,414 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,363 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,235 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,232 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,164 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 64,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,510 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,902 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,329 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,717 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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Y566 LWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,389cc 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 Y566 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 Y566 LWL registered?

Y566 LWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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