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Y922 HWJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

220,100 mi
Last recorded220,100 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY922 HWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 220,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 214,476 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Engine oil level is low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is between 2-3 mm tyre is cracked and perished on inner portion of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

smell of fuel under bonnet but no sign of a leak

Fail 7 Aug 2017 214,471 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Engine oil level is low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is between 2-3 mm tyre is cracked and perished on inner portion of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

smell of fuel under bonnet but no sign of a leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 208,069 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 207,766 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb is dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding parking brake arm on caliper is not returning to stop (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism is slow in operation

Pass 24 Jul 2015 198,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front brake flexi hose lightly perished

Fail 24 Jul 2015 198,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front brake flexi hose lightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 187,007 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are deteriorated

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 187,007 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 174,240 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 174,043 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 161,235 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 149,288 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 149,228 miles

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

Both rear bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2010 137,499 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 137,498 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge 205 55 16

Pass 5 Aug 2009 124,217 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes have slight movement

both rear tyres are out of shape and are getting close to wear limits

offside front shock has slight misting of oil

Fail 5 Aug 2009 124,217 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front suspension arm rear bushes have slight movement

both rear tyres are out of shape and are getting close to wear limits

offside front shock has slight misting of oil

Pass 19 Jul 2008 108,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 93,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2006 87,376 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 74,117 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade very slightly torn

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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Y922 HWJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y922 HWJ, 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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Y922 HWJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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