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Y527 HBT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,007 mi
Last recorded153,007 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 HBT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 153,007 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 153,007 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 142,693 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 140,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Oct 2011 132,844 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 120,496 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 120,470 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 107,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 95,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 81,523 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 69,723 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 69,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 59,134 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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Y527 HBT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y527 HBT, 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 Y527 HBT registered?

Y527 HBT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y527 HBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y527 HBT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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