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Y708 HKW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,771 mi
Last recorded124,771 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 HKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 124,771 miles

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

slight noise from nearside rear brake & performance slightly low.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 124,756 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight noise from nearside rear brake & performance slightly low.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 116,364 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 101,769 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 79,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,362 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,918 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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Y708 HKW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y708 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 Y708 HKW registered?

Y708 HKW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y708 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y708 HKW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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