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Y895 HGW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,105 mi
Last recorded190,105 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 HGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 190,105 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 111,025 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2010 111,025 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

n/s rear coil spring corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 100,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 88,116 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 76,758 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 65,065 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 65,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 53,514 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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Y895 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 77.8%.

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 Y895 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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What year was Y895 HGW registered?

Y895 HGW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y895 HGW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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