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Y482 HGY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,656 mi
Last recorded159,656 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 HGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 159,656 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play tie rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 156,656 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 150,933 miles

Oil leak

advise lip on front disc

advise lip on rear disc

advise slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Sep 2012 143,590 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 143,590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 135,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 123,456 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 118,964 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 118,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 108,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 89,437 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 89,437 miles

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

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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Y482 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y482 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 Y482 HGY registered?

Y482 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y482 HGY safe to buy?

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