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Y707 HKW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,402 mi
Last recorded151,402 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 HKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 151,402 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 7 Feb 2017 151,402 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Feb 2016 149,378 miles

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 145,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamps deteriated

Pass 3 Feb 2014 141,011 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ehxaust clamps deteriated

slight noise n/s/rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Feb 2014 141,011 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ehxaust clamps deteriated

slight noise n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2013 136,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 132,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 128,235 miles

Advise:both rear shock shrouds loose.

Advise:n/s/f tyre has had a puncture repair.

Advise:when doing emmissions,difficult to maintain constant revs.

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 128,220 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise:both rear shock shrouds loose.

Advise:n/s/f tyre has had a puncture repair.

Advise:when doing emmissions,difficult to maintain constant revs.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 120,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise small stone chip zone a

Fail 27 Jan 2010 120,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise small stone chip zone a

Pass 13 Feb 2009 105,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2008 95,369 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 89,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 89,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 75,958 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 75,956 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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Y707 HKW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y707 HKW, 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 Y707 HKW registered?

Y707 HKW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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