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Y915 NLK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,362 mi
Last recorded132,362 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY915 NLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 132,362 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 132,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs excessively lipped

Pass 23 Jul 2010 119,439 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 106,443 miles

off side front fog light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2008 93,341 miles

Front number plate broken

Fail 15 Jul 2008 93,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate broken

Pass 23 Jul 2007 81,971 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 81,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 67,982 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 67,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Advise engine light on .

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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Y915 NLK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y915 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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Y915 NLK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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