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Y582 GWS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Lpg 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

496,332 mi
Last recorded496,332 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY582 GWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2015 496,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front wheel rim is hitting lower wishbone arm on full lock

Pass 3 Feb 2015 485,302 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 472,834 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2014 466,128 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 466,128 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 450,840 miles

Engine warning light on

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 430,907 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 412,945 miles

Engine warning light on

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 412,942 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Engine warning light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 399,776 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 399,773 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 387,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 360,646 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 347,316 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 328,957 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 328,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2009 310,413 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 293,906 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 267,467 miles

Coolant leak

Engine warning light on

Oil leak (possibly inlet manifold)

Oil leak from gear box

Fail 18 Mar 2008 267,467 miles

Coolant leak

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak (possibly inlet manifold)

Oil leak from gear box

Pass 20 Aug 2007 241,295 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 241,295 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

gas filler cap missing

small cut in n/s cv boot by inner clip

Pass 22 Sep 2006 212,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 186,804 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 186,801 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s front tyre near wear limit marks

Pass 27 Sep 2005 179,429 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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Y582 GWS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc lpg 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 Y582 GWS, 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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Y582 GWS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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