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Y718 ENL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,275 mi
Last recorded102,275 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 ENL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 102,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake showing slight bind

Fail 1 Oct 2016 101,955 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake showing slight bind

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 81,002 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 75,187 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,395 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,686 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,805 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 44,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 41,482 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,201 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 33,139 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 29,205 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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Y718 ENL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y718 ENL, 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 Y718 ENL registered?

Y718 ENL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y718 ENL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y718 ENL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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