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Y605 HWX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,396 mi
Last recorded177,396 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 HWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 177,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 163,488 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 150,640 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 137,420 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 137,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 128,547 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 118,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 110,979 miles

exhaust rusty

r/o/s shock weeping

undertray damaged and lose

Pass 6 Feb 2007 102,518 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 101,653 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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Y605 HWX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y605 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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What year was Y605 HWX registered?

Y605 HWX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y605 HWX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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