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Y587 DWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,032 mi
Last recorded126,032 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 DWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 126,032 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 16 May 2013 118,862 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres on the limit plus both with nails in and perished

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 16 May 2013 118,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres on the limit plus both with nails in and perished

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2012 112,363 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 104,411 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 97,373 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,242 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 76,517 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 65,371 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 56,738 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 18 Oct 2005 48,861 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 48,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y587 DWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y587 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 Y587 DWL registered?

Y587 DWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y587 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y587 DWL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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