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Y661 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,707 mi
Last recorded125,707 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 125,707 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 125,694 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 117,749 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)

slight drag on rear brakes

Fail 11 Mar 2015 117,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 3 Mar 2014 110,486 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight dragg on rear brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2013 100,787 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,813 miles

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

slight resistance on rear wheels

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,149 miles

o/s/f tyre perising on inner side wall

rear discs getting poor

Fail 4 Mar 2011 78,149 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s/f tyre perising on inner side wall

rear discs getting poor

Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,071 miles

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

slight brake pedel travel

slight drag on rear brakes

Fail 1 Mar 2010 69,071 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight brake pedel travel

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,155 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,720 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 28 Jun 2007 55,041 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,362 miles

as orignal

Fail 26 Jun 2006 45,353 miles

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

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

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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Y661 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y661 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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Y661 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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