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Y507 GHU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,680 mi
Last recorded250,680 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY507 GHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 250,680 miles

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

front shock absorbers weak

nearside rear brake hose corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 10 Oct 2016 250,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

front shock absorbers weak

nearside rear brake hose corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 240,694 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear brake pipes rusty

both rear brake hoses rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 16 Oct 2015 240,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear brake pipes rusty

both rear brake hoses rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Oct 2014 230,036 miles

13 pin trailer socket difficult to connect tester - working ok

Both front top suspension mounts showing up and down movement

Drivers external door handle requires adjustment or repair

Drivers seat belt fluffing on webbing

Nearside front wiper blade split on end - clears screen effectively

Nearside headlamp deteriorated - pattern just visable

Offside front brake pads becoming worn

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Rear number plate becoming unstuck

Fail 24 Oct 2014 230,036 miles

13 pin trailer socket difficult to connect tester - working ok

Both front top suspension mounts showing up and down movement

Drivers external door handle requires adjustment or repair

Drivers seat belt fluffing on webbing

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

Nearside front wiper blade split on end - clears screen effectively

Nearside headlamp deteriorated - pattern just visable

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake pads becoming worn

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Rear number plate becoming unstuck

Pass 22 Oct 2013 214,597 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 214,597 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 201,660 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 184,818 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 31 Oct 2011 184,818 miles

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

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

rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Oct 2010 165,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 165,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 147,448 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2008 128,460 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 128,460 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 114,419 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 99,519 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 99,519 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 83,024 miles

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

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

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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Y507 GHU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y507 GHU, 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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Y507 GHU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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