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Y72 NLU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,304 mi
Last recorded179,304 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 179,304 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 166,343 miles

Front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn and slight play

Nearside front side light dim

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 155,191 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 155,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 144,052 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 130,884 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 108,810 miles

cut in inner wall of the offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 95,952 miles

Both front brake discs pitted and worn.

Small stone chips in windscreen.

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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Y72 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y72 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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What year was Y72 NLU registered?

Y72 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y72 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y72 NLU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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