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Y91 NLU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,411 mi
Last recorded64,411 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 64,411 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 62,285 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 59,628 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 56,385 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 26 May 2015 53,680 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 51,252 miles

All brake discs are slightly corroded

Cut on nearside rear tyre wall

Screan wipers are slightly smeary

Slight bind at both rear brakes

Pass 16 May 2013 48,085 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 48,085 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 45,520 miles

Advise centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

Fail 24 May 2011 42,511 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 42,511 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 38,178 miles

nearside inner cv boot insecure

Pass 26 May 2009 35,164 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 35,164 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 32,559 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,863 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 25 May 2006 24,441 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 24,441 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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Y91 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y91 NLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y91 NLU?

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What year was Y91 NLU registered?

Y91 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y91 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y91 NLU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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