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Y581 LWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,494 mi
Last recorded169,494 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 LWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 169,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 152,963 miles

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

slight wear in offside steering rack joint

Pass 14 Jan 2012 133,900 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 118,141 miles

front tyre treads getting low inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2009 102,875 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 102,870 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 88,309 miles

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

rear number plate marked

Pass 9 Jun 2007 73,976 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 17 Jun 2006 61,563 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2005 45,991 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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Y581 LWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y581 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 Y581 LWL registered?

Y581 LWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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