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Y424 HWA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

232,442 mi
Last recorded232,442 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 HWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 232,442 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 232,429 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 220,958 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 220,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 199,547 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 199,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 180,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear in areas (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-4mm & wearing on inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Offside Rear coil spring corroded & offside front (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding in areas (3.5.1i)

high level brake light x2 bulbs not working

Fail 3 Mar 2016 180,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe holed & blowing to excess (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split to inner cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear in areas (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-4mm & wearing on inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Offside Rear coil spring corroded & offside front (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding in areas (3.5.1i)

high level brake light x2 bulbs not working

Pass 27 Feb 2015 174,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 174,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 165,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 155,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 155,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 147,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 139,994 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 139,984 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 129,544 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 119,907 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 119,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 110,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 110,744 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 100,218 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 100,218 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 84,443 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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Y424 HWA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y424 HWA, 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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Y424 HWA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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