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Y91 HGU

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,134 mi
Last recorded177,134 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 HGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 177,134 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 172,783 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 172,783 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 149,404 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 149,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 23 Nov 2006 149,390 miles

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

hand brake near to end of working travel

Fail 19 May 2006 149,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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Y91 HGU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y91 HGU, 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 Y91 HGU registered?

Y91 HGU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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