MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
281,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate cracked , readable
front number plate is loose and not insecure
offside mirror cracked but allowing a clear view to the rear
offside wiper blade slightly deteriated
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
slight play in both front lower arm inner rear bushes
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight play in both front lower arm inner rear bushes
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front wiper arms have slight play
nearside front indecator lense damaged
possible slight play in both front suspension top mounts
slight play to offside front lower arm inner rear bush
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y883 HGW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 Y883 HGW, 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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Y883 HGW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2001.
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