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Y588 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,016 mi
Last recorded73,016 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 73,016 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,496 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,901 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,460 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 58,460 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,082 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,511 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,452 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,103 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,213 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,532 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 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 Y588 LBW registered?

Y588 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y588 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y588 LBW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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