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Y531 HGY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,333 mi
Last recorded121,333 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 HGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 121,333 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 121,333 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 107,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 102,192 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 95,841 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,404 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,211 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,723 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 59,914 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine management lamp is illuminated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,277 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Rear tyres starting to seperate on tread shoulders

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,812 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,520 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 14,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,945 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)

Pass 1 May 2007 38,567 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 34,185 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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Y531 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y531 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 Y531 HGY registered?

Y531 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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