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Y492 HGY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,590 mi
Last recorded85,590 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 HGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2018 85,590 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged worn through (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

offside front indicator lens missing

play in offside front macpherson strut upper mounting area

rear tyres worn close to tread wear bars

Pass 5 Sep 2017 70,004 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,401 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,778 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,876 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 63,873 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

edge wear,on r f tyre rec toe-in check

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,357 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,128 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 471,089 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 471,089 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,097 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,474 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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Y492 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y492 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 Y492 HGY registered?

Y492 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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