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Y477 HHL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,086 mi
Last recorded156,086 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 HHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 156,086 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure lower wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 156,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure lower wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 150,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 139,881 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 139,881 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 135,611 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 135,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 131,630 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 131,630 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 126,953 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 122,296 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 122,296 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 118,086 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 118,085 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 112,658 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 112,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 107,099 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 107,099 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2009 100,068 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 90,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 90,105 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 74,315 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 74,315 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 60,843 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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Y477 HHL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 Y477 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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Y477 HHL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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