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Y897 HHP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,391 mi
Last recorded61,391 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 HHP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 61,391 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 60,655 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 60,107 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 59,094 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,727 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 57,727 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,473 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 56,473 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 55,449 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,216 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,626 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,668 miles

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

coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,258 miles

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,283 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,903 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,829 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes slightly swollen

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,007 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on both edges

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,740 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,412 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,185 miles

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

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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Y897 HHP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y897 HHP, 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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Y897 HHP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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