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Y698 LDP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,726 mi
Last recorded142,726 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 LDP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 142,726 miles

offside rear inner wheel rim distorted

slight exhaust blow from centre section

slight play in offside front inner steering arm ball joint

Fail 23 Feb 2019 142,723 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear inner wheel rim distorted

slight exhaust blow from centre section

slight play in offside front inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 12 Mar 2018 138,592 miles

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished and starting to seperate

headlight aims on lower limits

Fail 10 Mar 2018 138,591 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished and starting to seperate

headlight aims on lower limits

Pass 4 Mar 2017 134,165 miles

CHILDSEATS FITTED TO REAR NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEATBELTS

DIESEL TRIGGER POINT NOT MET

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Fail 4 Mar 2017 134,163 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

CHILDSEATS FITTED TO REAR NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEATBELTS

DIESEL TRIGGER POINT NOT MET

DIESEL TRIGGER POINT NOT MET

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Pass 17 Mar 2016 129,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 129,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 120,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 112,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear indicator discoloured

play im steering rack

play in front lower suspension arm bushes

slight bind in nearside rear brakes

Fail 8 Mar 2014 112,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear indicator discoloured

play im steering rack

play in front lower suspension arm bushes

slight bind in nearside rear brakes

Fail 16 Mar 2013 105,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting broken

imbalance on rear brake efforts

offside hand brake effort low

rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 16 Mar 2013 105,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting broken

imbalance on rear brake efforts

offside hand brake effort low

rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

nearside rear seat folded at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2010 81,974 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside front road wheel slightly out of shape

rear indicators discoloured

slight damage to offside front subframe

slight play in front anti roll bar rubber mountings

Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,135 miles

front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

oil leak

operation of offside front seat belt stalk poor

Pass 25 Feb 2008 66,103 miles

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

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

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

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

operation of offside front seat belt buckle poor

slight dampness around power steering pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,788 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front number plate cracked

Front pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,331 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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Y698 LDP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y698 LDP, 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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Y698 LDP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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