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Y586 DWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,188 mi
Last recorded117,188 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 DWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 117,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 117,187 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door trim missing (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating x2 (3.7.B.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 116,476 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 116,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 102,532 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 102,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 96,234 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 87,236 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 80,909 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,936 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,624 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,381 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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Y586 DWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y586 DWL, 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 Y586 DWL registered?

Y586 DWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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