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Y709 HKW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

229,888 mi
Last recorded229,888 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 HKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 229,888 miles

corrosion on suspension units / slight corrosion on o/s/f disc

slight wear on edges of o/s/f tyre / n/s/f tyre 2.6mm / n/s/r tyre 2.4mm / o/s/r tyre 2.2mm

Fail 23 Apr 2016 229,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated DAMAGED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

corrosion on suspension units / slight corrosion on o/s/f disc

slight wear on edges of o/s/f tyre / n/s/f tyre 2.6mm / n/s/r tyre 2.4mm / o/s/r tyre 2.2mm

Pass 11 May 2015 214,198 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 212,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 210,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 207,404 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 203,152 miles

advise checking rear brakes as n/s is a bit quicker than the o/s but passable

Pass 26 Oct 2009 196,871 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 178,968 miles

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

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

uneven wear on rear tyres

Fail 23 Oct 2008 178,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2007 165,998 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 154,490 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 154,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 153,457 miles

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

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

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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Y709 HKW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y709 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 Y709 HKW registered?

Y709 HKW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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