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Y593 GWS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Lpg 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests39 (23 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate59%

Mileage

523,127 mi
Last recorded523,127 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY593 GWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

23 pass 16 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 523,127 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer front sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 517,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 517,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 506,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine check light on

Fail 8 Aug 2016 506,823 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component pump area needs clean off and check (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine check light on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 497,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 497,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 487,360 miles

fuel cap missing for gas

oil around pas reservoirs

pas pump pipes leaking?

slight ply in steering rack or lower u/j?

Pass 12 Feb 2015 479,269 miles

all tyres worn on inside and outside

Fail 11 Feb 2015 479,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

all tyres worn on inside and outside

Pass 13 Aug 2014 469,630 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 469,628 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 457,659 miles

engine breather hose off by rocker cover

Pass 9 Sep 2013 441,169 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 446,364 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 446,362 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 426,907 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 406,133 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 406,131 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 388,250 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 371,499 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 356,284 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge (Firestone 175/50 R14 88H)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 356,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine warning light on

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge (Firestone 175/50 R14 88H)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 337,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2010 337,964 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2010 326,349 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 326,349 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 311,202 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 300,140 miles

Oil leak

nearside front inner C.V boot split

Fail 10 Mar 2009 300,140 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

nearside front inner C.V boot split

Pass 15 Sep 2008 284,471 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 284,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2008 267,840 miles

Clutch poor

Engine warning light on

Pass 5 Sep 2007 248,987 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 248,985 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 214,975 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 214,969 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 169,165 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 169,165 miles

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

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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Y593 GWS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59%.

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 Y593 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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Y593 GWS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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