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Y296 HWE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,189 mi
Last recorded62,189 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 HWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 62,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,189 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,452 miles

front brakes close to imbalance limits

o,s,r tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,189 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,344 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,252 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,328 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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Y296 HWE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y296 HWE, 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 Y296 HWE registered?

Y296 HWE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y296 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y296 HWE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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