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Y67 NLU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,636 mi
Last recorded155,636 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY67 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 155,636 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 153,560 miles

Brake pedal limitted reserve travel

Nearside Front Damage to sill

Nearside Front Track rod end gaiter splitting

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Some play ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both near side tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion some suspension components

Pass 2 Sep 2022 149,916 miles

Front Front seal damaged but no holes at time of test

Front Some corrosion valance

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter signs of grease but no holes at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Some corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 15 Jul 2021 145,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 135,950 miles

Offside Front tyure near limit inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2020 135,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in track rod

Offside Front tyure near limit inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2019 130,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 130,186 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,161 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 127,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 121,849 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 121,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 116,103 miles

exhaust deteriated

oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 112,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 112,324 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,381 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 97,381 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 81,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

center exhaust mounting deteriorated

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,591 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,936 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,004 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 41,914 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,628 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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Y67 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y67 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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Y67 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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