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Y496 HGY

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,952 mi
Last recorded134,952 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 HGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 134,952 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 127,924 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 124,076 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 124,051 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Middle exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 119,949 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 116,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 109,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 101,836 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount detatched

cooling fan noisey

Pass 6 Feb 2010 93,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 85,838 miles

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

eml light on

slight uneven braking rear brakes

Fail 5 Mar 2009 85,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

eml light on

slight uneven braking rear brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2008 81,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,188 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 58,000 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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Y496 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,389cc 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 Y496 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 Y496 HGY registered?

Y496 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y496 HGY safe to buy?

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