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Y575 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,118 mi
Last recorded142,118 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 142,118 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 141,679 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 141,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 141,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2013 129,422 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 129,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 117,220 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 111,038 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 111,038 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 106,269 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 92,966 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 82,934 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 71,832 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,584 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,338 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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Y575 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y575 LBW, 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 Y575 LBW registered?

Y575 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y575 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y575 LBW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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