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Y836 LRC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,392 mi
Last recorded142,392 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 LRC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 142,392 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 135,594 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 May 2019 128,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread- very close (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 May 2018 120,527 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 116,786 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 116,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 112,688 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 108,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 102,176 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,060 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 88,569 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,371 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 75,901 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 75,873 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Pass 1 May 2009 69,257 miles

Offside wing mirror cracked but still providing view to rear

Pass 6 May 2008 61,548 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 55,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2007 55,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 3 May 2006 48,448 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 48,448 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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Y836 LRC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y836 LRC, 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 Y836 LRC registered?

Y836 LRC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y836 LRC safe to buy?

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