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Y458 HGY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

197,349 mi
Last recorded197,349 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY458 HGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 197,349 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front offside indcator cover missing

Fail 28 Dec 2010 197,276 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front offside indcator cover missing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 180,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 180,565 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 173,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 173,268 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 157,771 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 144,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 130,370 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 115,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 100,495 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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Y458 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y458 HGY, 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 Y458 HGY registered?

Y458 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y458 HGY safe to buy?

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