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Y194 HGU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,308 mi
Last recorded205,308 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 HGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2016 205,308 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle at mounting offside and nearside areas (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 201,386 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside front lower arms corroded but not excessively weakened

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear springs and mounting areas corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 18 Jun 2014 197,991 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both front lower suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

both rear coil springs badly corroded

front subfame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Jul 2013 193,751 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 193,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 190,145 miles

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

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

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

long travel at handbrake lever

Fail 21 Jun 2011 186,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 186,883 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 180,434 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 180,434 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 161,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 161,114 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 144,288 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)

Fail 12 May 2008 144,288 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 125,413 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 106,572 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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Y194 HGU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y194 HGU, 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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Y194 HGU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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