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Y359 HOD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

152,245 mi
Last recorded152,245 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 HOD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 152,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes feeding flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 157,642 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe feeding flexi on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 150,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R + N/S/R pipes before the flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 149,694 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 149,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD ON THE INSIDE, tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 147,955 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 142,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear next to flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 142,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear next to flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 136,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 136,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 130,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeder pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeder pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 123,322 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 113,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage to both front outer sill panel areas

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2015 113,435 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage to both front outer sill panel areas

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2014 104,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wiper blades are leaving slight lines on windscreen

advise offside front indicator lense is damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2014 104,786 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wiper blades are leaving slight lines on windscreen

advise offside front indicator lense is damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2013 97,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage to both front outer sill panel areas

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside front indicator lamp lense is damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2012 89,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside front indicator lamp lense is damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,144 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 80,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,479 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 67,191 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,434 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 52,649 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 52,649 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 2 Jun 2006 44,551 miles

HANDBRAKE OPERATION NOTCHY

N/S & O/S DOOR MIRRORS DAMAGED

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 24 Jun 2005 36,227 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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Y359 HOD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y359 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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Y359 HOD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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