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Y244 GWC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,170 mi
Last recorded147,170 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY244 GWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 147,170 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2015 135,260 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 135,259 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 124,159 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 13 Nov 2014 124,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 16 Oct 2013 110,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,671 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 95,671 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 87,437 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 87,437 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 81,461 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

crack in front number plate

offside rear tyre close to wear indicator bars

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2010 81,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

crack in front number plate

offside rear tyre close to wear indicator bars

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2009 75,082 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2009 75,082 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,219 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,568 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,676 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 60,783 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

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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Y244 GWC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y244 GWC, 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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Y244 GWC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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