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Y869 NLY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,874 mi
Last recorded131,874 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 NLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 131,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

manufacturers emissions plate limit defaced

Fail 7 Aug 2023 131,874 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

manufacturers emissions plate limit defaced

Pass 19 Aug 2022 128,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 127,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner joint has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil level close to minimum

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door handle defective but still operational

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 121,449 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 119,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 118,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front TYRE AT 2MM

Fail 21 Jun 2019 118,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front TYRE AT 2MM

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,172 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 108,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 102,707 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,314 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,962 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,438 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,013 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,455 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,823 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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Y869 NLY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y869 NLY, 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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Y869 NLY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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