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Y451 HHL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

192,044 mi
Last recorded192,044 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 HHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 192,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front brake discs have reach their minimum service thickness & the rear drums have reached their maximum service thickness, it is therefore recommended that the brake system is completely overhauled.

both front shock absorbers are worn & are weak in their operation.

both rear number plates illuminate but their output is poor.

both rear shock absorber bump stops have deteriorated.

the nearside front indicator lamp is repaired by tape.

the offside front seat belt does not lock into position unless the release button is first depressed on the stalk but once located is securely fixed in place. Chris Ross @ VOSA Kidderminster recommended a Pass & Advise.

the offside headlamp aim is on the minimum allowable limit, but the headlight adjuster does not work.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 192,031 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front shock absorbers are worn & weak in their operation.

both rear number plate lamps illuminate but their output is poor.

the engine coolant is on its minimum mark.

the nearside front indicator lamp is repaired by tape.

the offside front seat belt does not lock into position unless the release button is first depressed on the stalk but once located is securely fixed in place. Chris Ross @ VOSA Kidderminster recommended a Pass & Advise.

the offside headlamp aim is on the minimum allowable limit, but the headlight adjuster does not work.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 179,138 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

drivers seat belt lock faultly but does lock

sat nav window mounting removed prior to test

Fail 9 Mar 2012 178,937 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

drivers seat belt lock faultly but does lock

sat nav window mounting removed prior to test

Pass 15 Mar 2011 169,155 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 169,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 147,263 miles

Has cambelt & tensioner been changed @ 120000

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

offside tyre worn showing no tread on inner edge

service due indicator illuminated

Pass 11 Aug 2009 147,263 miles

Has cambelt & tensioner been changed @ 120000

nearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

offside tyre worn showing no tread on inner edge

service due indicator illuminated

Pass 5 Aug 2008 133,530 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

N/S/F INDICATOR LENSE CRACKED

Fail 5 Aug 2008 133,530 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

N/S/F INDICATOR LENSE CRACKED

Pass 14 May 2007 113,969 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 77,069 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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Y451 HHL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y451 HHL, 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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Y451 HHL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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