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Y246 GWC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,700 mi
Last recorded129,700 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 GWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 129,700 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 121,397 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 114,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 104,950 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 104,922 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 94,756 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 86,149 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 84,626 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 81,592 miles

Under tray and top covers not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 3 May 2018 76,676 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Pass 2 May 2017 70,548 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2016 66,826 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 64,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,091 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,394 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 59,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,230 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 52,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer wall but is not showing the cords,

Fail 5 May 2011 52,827 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer wall but is not showing the cords,

Pass 6 May 2010 48,983 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 44,039 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 41,019 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s rear slight out of shape

o/s rear brake slight binding

Pass 3 May 2006 32,085 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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Y246 GWC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y246 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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Y246 GWC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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