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Y104 HDU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

239,713 mi
Last recorded239,713 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 HDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 239,713 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 239,713 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 233,367 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 225,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 221,940 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 221,940 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 217,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 210,876 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 203,642 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 196,014 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 187,443 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 180,962 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 175,028 miles

Rear washer liquid not spraying

Pass 9 Jan 2012 168,200 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 163,885 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 158,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 150,652 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 143,933 miles

cat adrift inside exhaust (rattling)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 128,779 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 128,779 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front wheel bearing noisy †n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jan 2006 112,019 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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Y104 HDU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y104 HDU, 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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Y104 HDU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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