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Y591 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,103 mi
Last recorded122,103 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 122,103 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear inc all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 121,199 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both front and rear both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 120,747 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 120,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 119,896 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 119,896 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 119,396 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 119,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 118,906 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 117,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 117,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,684 miles

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

electrical (Emissions not tested)

engine man. warning lamp indicates fault

o/s side sill damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,008 miles

ENGINE MAN. LIGHT INDICATES FAULT

Registration plate lamp 50% illuminating the registration plate

Pass 26 Mar 2016 113,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,956 miles

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

Offside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,662 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 108,685 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 106,234 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 104,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 100,353 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,168 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 90,168 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,219 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 70,008 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 58,839 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 58,799 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

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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Y591 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y591 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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Y591 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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