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Y63 NLU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,587 mi
Last recorded84,587 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 84,587 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 75,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 May 2012 65,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2012 65,534 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,080 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 55,242 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,242 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2009 52,505 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 52,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,689 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,708 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 41,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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Y63 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y63 NLU, 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 Y63 NLU registered?

Y63 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y63 NLU safe to buy?

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