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Y902 NLK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,586 mi
Last recorded26,586 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY902 NLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 26,586 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,996 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 22,455 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,547 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 20,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,116 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 18,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 16,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 15,519 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 14,732 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 14,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jul 2010 13,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 12,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2009 12,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 May 2008 12,078 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 12,075 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 11,080 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 11,080 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 9,805 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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Y902 NLK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y902 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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Y902 NLK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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