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Y557 HGY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,426 mi
Last recorded129,426 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 HGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 129,426 miles

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorated / perishing

play to both front inner tracking arms

rear number plate deteriorating

wear to both front top shock mounts

Pass 11 Nov 2022 128,644 miles

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

both front wishbone back bushes perishing/ deteriorated

wear to both front top shock mounts

Fail 11 Nov 2022 128,644 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers replaced x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front wishbone back bushes perishing/ deteriorated

wear to both front top shock mounts

Pass 25 Oct 2021 126,726 miles

Nearside Rear tyre's low on tread 2-3mm and perishing

play to both front inner tracking arms

rear metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

slight wear to both front anti roll bar links

springs rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2020 125,181 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both front inner tracking arms have some play

n/s/r tyre's getting low on tread and perishing

wear to both front top shock mounts

Pass 4 Nov 2019 123,620 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources replaced 1x 501 capless bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

n/s/r tyre's getting low on tread

rear number plate deteriorating

slight wear to front top shock mounts

wear to both front inner tracking arms

wear to front D rubbers

Pass 8 Nov 2018 120,749 miles

slight wear to both front inner tracking arms

Pass 15 Nov 2017 117,758 miles

slight inner tracking arm play to both fronts

slight wear to n/s/f anti roll bar D rubber

Pass 14 Nov 2016 114,549 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 114,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,316 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 108,316 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,618 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 99,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 88,845 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 88,845 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 78,627 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 78,627 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 71,849 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 62,728 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread

Pass 8 May 2009 56,134 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 56,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 46,488 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 37,329 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 37,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,166 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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Y557 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y557 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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Y557 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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