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Y942 HKU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,094 mi
Last recorded184,094 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 HKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 184,094 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 184,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 178,867 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 168,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 149,194 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 132,586 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 132,582 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 117,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 104,779 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,961 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,595 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,719 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,910 miles

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

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

front tyre treads perished slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2007 42,803 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

advise both front tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2006 36,931 miles

advise both rear tyres perishedand on 3mm

Pass 20 Apr 2005 32,443 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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Y942 HKU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y942 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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Y942 HKU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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