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Y588 DWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,884 mi
Last recorded96,884 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 DWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 96,884 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)

wear to rear brake pads

Fail 5 Aug 2013 96,884 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

wear to rear brakr pads -- steel wheel fitted to n/s rear

Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,482 miles

both front + o/s rear tyres worn on edges -- front brake discs corroded on inner faces -- wear to rear brake pads

Pass 9 Jul 2011 76,636 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,196 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,195 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,266 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,982 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,013 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 44,248 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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Y588 DWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y588 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 Y588 DWL registered?

Y588 DWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y588 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y588 DWL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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