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Y926 HKU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,821 mi
Last recorded85,821 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 HKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,821 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 85,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,318 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight play in steering rack end nearside

Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,835 miles

both rear brake discs lipped, corroded wearing..

child seat fitted too nearside rear seat belt..

glow plug light on dash..

nearside front tyre on 2mm inner tread pattern..

offside front tyre on 1.9mm inner tread pattern..

rear number plate wearing..

slight play in nearside steering rack ball...

stone chips on windscreen..

nearside rear brake pads on or around 1.6mm..

Fail 25 Jan 2010 72,802 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs lipped, corroded wearing..

child seat fitted too nearside rear seat belt...

glow plug light on dash..

nearside front tyre on 2mm inner tread pattern...

offside front tyre on 1.9mm inner tread pattern...

rear number plate wearing..

stone chips on windscreen..

nearside rear brake pads on or around 1.6mm...

Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,882 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,252 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,843 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,276 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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Y926 HKU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y926 HKU, 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 Y926 HKU registered?

Y926 HKU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y926 HKU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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