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Y739 WHE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,772 mi
Last recorded136,772 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY739 WHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 136,772 miles

front lower wishbone bushes perishing/slightly weak

offside lower windscreen cracked

offside rear shocker cover insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2015 120,257 miles

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

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

nearside rear indicator bulb faded

offside rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2015 120,257 miles

nearside rear indicator bulb faded

offside rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2014 105,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 96,956 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 96,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,855 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,094 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,516 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,887 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,000 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly snaked

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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Y739 WHE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y739 WHE, 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 Y739 WHE registered?

Y739 WHE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y739 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y739 WHE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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