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Y717 HKW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,571 mi
Last recorded120,571 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 HKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 120,571 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 114,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 110,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 107,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 105,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 104,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 100,140 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 100,140 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 99,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,920 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,090 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,812 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,879 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 80,879 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,588 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,336 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,279 miles

front anti roll bar mounting rubbers worn.

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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Y717 HKW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y717 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 Y717 HKW registered?

Y717 HKW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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