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Y82 NLU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

146,880 mi
Last recorded146,880 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 146,880 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 146,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 143,229 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 139,951 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 139,943 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 136,494 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 132,893 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 132,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 129,518 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 129,517 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 126,358 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 122,625 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 119,258 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 119,250 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 116,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 113,330 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 107,992 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 100,484 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 100,484 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 98,245 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 91,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,775 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,654 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 85,125 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 80,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 72,889 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 72,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,464 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 64,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in N/S/R tyre sidewall cords not exposed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Slight split in front suspension lower arm bushes

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 51,396 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 51,396 miles

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

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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Y82 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 Y82 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 Y82 NLU registered?

Y82 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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