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Y886 NLK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,074 mi
Last recorded162,074 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 NLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 162,074 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 150,263 miles

near side front of vehicle damaged but not likely to cause injury

near side rear child seat fitted unable to check adult seat belt

Pass 13 Aug 2014 139,648 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 734,033 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 129,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011
Pass 6 Nov 2009 122,285 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner and outer edges. Advise replacement.

Slight play in offside front suspension strut top mounting.

Fail 6 Nov 2009 122,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner and outer edges. Advise replacement.

Slight play in offside front suspension strut top mounting.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 115,950 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but system fully supported.

Covers impeded parts of inspection.

Movement in offside front suspension strut upper mount but none at nearside.

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit.

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

Offside rear & nearside rear adult seatbelts not fully inspected due to childseats.

Possible puncture in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 18 Jun 2007 101,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 101,639 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 91,087 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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Y886 NLK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y886 NLK, 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 Y886 NLK registered?

Y886 NLK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y886 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y886 NLK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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