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Y52 HDU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,594 mi
Last recorded126,594 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 HDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 126,594 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 110,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 104,352 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 97,043 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 91,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 91,641 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,868 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 83,796 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,161 miles

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

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 68,711 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,633 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,385 miles

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

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2013 52,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2012 43,309 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,120 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,072 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 36,064 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,688 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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Y52 HDU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y52 HDU, 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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Y52 HDU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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