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Y861 LRC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

218,958 mi
Last recorded218,958 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 LRC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 218,958 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 218,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 204,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2010 204,665 miles

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

front brake discs worn

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2009 188,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 169,758 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 168,334 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 168,333 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 152,613 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 123,754 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 123,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y861 LRC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y861 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 Y861 LRC registered?

Y861 LRC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y861 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y861 LRC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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