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Y349 HOD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

179,687 mi
Last recorded179,687 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY349 HOD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 179,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 171,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 163,827 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 154,881 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 143,680 miles

n s f tyre getting low

slight oil leak rear of engine

Pass 22 Feb 2008 134,924 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 134,924 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

small blow from front flexi exhaust joint

Pass 2 Mar 2007 127,053 miles

damage o s mirror cover

front discs worn

nail in n s r tyre

rear bush in o s f wishbone starting to split

slight distortion o s f disc

Pass 7 Mar 2006 110,555 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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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Y349 HOD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y349 HOD, 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 Y349 HOD registered?

Y349 HOD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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