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X285 HMY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,898 mi
Last recorded78,898 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 HMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 78,898 miles

windscreen damaged n/s

Fail 29 Mar 2018 78,898 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

windscreen damaged n/s

Pass 1 Dec 2017 77,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 72,505 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 72,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,986 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 66,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,833 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,710 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 57,710 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,578 miles

eml staying on

Fail 7 Feb 2013 53,578 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)

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

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

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

eml staying on

Fail 7 Feb 2012 49,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,272 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,218 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,918 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 40,918 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,142 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 34,310 miles

Both nearside tyres perished on outer walls.

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,310 miles

Both nearside tyres perished on outer walls.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,834 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,278 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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X285 HMY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X285 HMY, 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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X285 HMY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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