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Y708 LDP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,585 mi
Last recorded154,585 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 LDP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 154,585 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension top mount worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Indicator lens missing but not affecting colour output

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension top mount worn

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 147,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 140,843 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 140,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 130,845 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 123,636 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 117,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,521 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 110,030 miles

tow bar socket poorly secured

Pass 18 Sep 2012 104,205 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 95,047 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 95,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 86,860 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)

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

slight inbalance on rear brake application

Pass 18 Feb 2010 82,550 miles

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

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

catalyst internals loose

imbalance in rear brakes

rear brake efforts slightly fluctuating

Fail 18 Feb 2010 82,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

catalyst internals loose

imbalance in rear brakes

rear brake efforts slightly fluctuating

Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,486 miles

both front lower arm rear inner mounting bushes worn

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,138 miles

front lower arm rear inner mounting bushes worn and perished

inbalance on rear application

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and close to limit

nearside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,430 miles

front anti rollbar bushes starting to wear but no play in bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2006 51,034 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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Y708 LDP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y708 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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Y708 LDP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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