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Y553 HGY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,317 mi
Last recorded77,317 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 HGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,916 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,454 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,257 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 71,550 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,979 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,222 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,354 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e m l light on

Fail 11 Mar 2014 64,354 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e m l light on

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,280 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,920 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,522 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,862 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,178 miles

N/S Mirror glass slightly cracked.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,034 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 3 May 2006 33,158 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 33,158 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

rear brake service recomended

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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Y553 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y553 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 Y553 HGY registered?

Y553 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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