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Y452 GHU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,181 mi
Last recorded97,181 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 GHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2011 97,181 miles

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

intermitant engine managemet light on emmissions o.k

Pass 2 Apr 2011 97,181 miles

intermitant engine managemet light on emmissions o.k

Pass 7 Apr 2010 86,711 miles

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

O/s rear shock absorber ptotective cover insecure.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 86,710 miles

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

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

O/s rear shock absorber ptotective cover insecure.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,810 miles

near side front wiper blade split on edges slightly

off side front inner cv gaiter clip missing causeing slight ngrease loss

Fail 30 Mar 2009 74,810 miles

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

near side front wiper blade split on edges slightly

off side front inner cv gaiter clip missing causeing slight ngrease loss

Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,095 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 64,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2007 57,243 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 57,193 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 46,430 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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Y452 GHU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y452 GHU, 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 Y452 GHU registered?

Y452 GHU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y452 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y452 GHU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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