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Y598 HWX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,893 mi
Last recorded139,893 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 HWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 139,893 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2026 139,841 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 134,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides........

Pass 26 Jun 2024 120,227 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 120,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides........ (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 117,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 109,937 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 102,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 96,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 87,239 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 79,005 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 71,231 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,894 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 63,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2015 63,140 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 44,934 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,723 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 31,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,358 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 31,358 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,537 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,374 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,049 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,409 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,602 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 24,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,557 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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Y598 HWX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y598 HWX, 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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Y598 HWX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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