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Y272 HEJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,658 mi
Last recorded193,658 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 HEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 193,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring and shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened bottom arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 184,909 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 174,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 161,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seats removed

Pass 1 Sep 2017 151,306 miles

corrosion on all brake disc still serviceable at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2017 151,302 miles

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

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

corrosion on all brake disc still serviceable at time of test

Fail 29 Dec 2016 151,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre badly deteriorated (cracks in treads)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 146,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise bonnet secondary catch stiff

advise corrosion on front subframe

advise corrosion on fuel tank straps

advise corrosion on rear axle

advise unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to heavy undersealing

advise unable to fully inspect rear axle due to heavy undersealing

Pass 30 Oct 2014 144,243 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 136,222 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 127,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 113,168 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 101,265 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 87,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 70,426 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 55,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,630 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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Y272 HEJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y272 HEJ, 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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Y272 HEJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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