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Y87 NLC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,784 mi
Last recorded91,784 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 NLC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,784 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,599 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,148 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,912 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,804 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 66,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,296 miles

Spare tyre defective

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,080 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,285 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Engine management light on

Fail 17 Mar 2012 47,790 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,790 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,426 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,303 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both fornt wiper slighty spilt on ends

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,138 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,453 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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Y87 NLC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y87 NLC, 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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Y87 NLC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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