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Y974 LWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,428 mi
Last recorded125,428 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 LWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 125,428 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 114,642 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Nov 2011 114,642 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 105,340 miles

rear disc corroded o/s and n/s

Fail 19 Aug 2010 105,340 miles

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

rear disc corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 18 Aug 2009 95,323 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 89,252 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 79,806 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 68,412 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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Y974 LWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y974 LWL, 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 Y974 LWL registered?

Y974 LWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2001.

Is Y974 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y974 LWL shows 9 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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