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HCZ 1846

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,563 mi
Last recorded98,563 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 1846
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 98,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear brake hoses corroded

clutch bite point high

exhaust system corroded

nearside front bumper and wing damaged

nearside front indicator lens missing

nearside front shock absorber modified

offside front bumper damaged

offside front indicator lens slight condensation

offside rear light unit lens damaged

oil level close to minimum on dipstick

slight brake bind both rear brakes

Fail 23 Aug 2018 98,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

offside front bumper damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear brake hoses corroded

clutch bite point high

exhaust system corroded

nearside front bumper and wing damaged

nearside front indicator lens missing

nearside front shock absorber modified

offside front indicator lens slight condensation

offside rear light unit lens damaged

oil level close to minimum on dipstick

slight brake bind both rear brakes

Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,386 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f seatbelt buckle lock & release sticking

Fail 24 Aug 2017 87,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f seatbelt buckle lock & release sticking

Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear brake bind

Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,025 miles

Center exhaust bracket split but exhaust still supported

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,750 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 53,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,372 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 48,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear coil broken at extreme end

Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,788 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 43,784 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,883 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 38,883 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 33,108 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 33,108 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,771 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 30,771 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,995 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,843 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 22,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 18,600 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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HCZ 1846 is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HCZ 1846, 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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HCZ 1846 is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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