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Y554 HMV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,664 mi
Last recorded85,664 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 HMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,354 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 66,468 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,582 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,573 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount soon needs attention

nsr brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Dec 2007 35,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,216 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 23,198 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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Y554 HMV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y554 HMV, 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 Y554 HMV registered?

Y554 HMV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y554 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y554 HMV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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