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Y172 HPA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,341 mi
Last recorded130,341 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 HPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 130,341 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 130,619 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 130,262 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 123,113 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 123,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 117,165 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,876 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 105,069 miles

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

nsr bump stop broken

osf steering arm bent

Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,461 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting low on inside edges

Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,146 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,556 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,668 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 69,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,563 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 46,718 miles

Advise front wiper blades split at ends

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 39,880 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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Y172 HPA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y172 HPA, 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 Y172 HPA registered?

Y172 HPA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2001.

Is Y172 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y172 HPA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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