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Y944 HGY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,771 mi
Last recorded136,771 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 HGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 136,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front direction indicator lens missing

Nearside Front movement to top strut mount

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front movement to top strut mount

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 125,353 miles

Front Play/wear in both D bushes

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

Offside Front Tyre low/wearing outer edge

Strong advise: Both front top strut mounts heavily worn

Suspension components showing surface corrosion and age

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 24 Jul 2019 125,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play/wear in both D bushes

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

Nearside Front Strong Advise: Lower arm rear bush heavily worn and splitting

Offside Front Tyre low/wearing outer edge

Strong advise: Both front top strut mounts heavily worn

Suspension components showing surface corrosion and age

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2018 111,220 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 111,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,474 miles

Front Brake discs heavily lipped

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

Nearside Rear Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread inner edge and construction failing causing uneven tread

Offside Front Anti roll bar D bush worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre low/wearing inner edge and tread uneven

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

Rear Tyre valves cracking

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Strong Advise: Front lower arm rear bushes heavily worn and splitting

Strong Advise: Front top strut mounts heavily worn

Various oil leaks

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,474 miles

Rear Tyre valves cracking

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Front Brake discs heavily lipped

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

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

Nearside Rear Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread inner edge and construction failing causing uneven tread

Offside Front Anti roll bar D bush worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre low/wearing inner edge and tread uneven

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

Strong Advise: Front lower arm rear bushes heavily worn and splitting

Strong Advise: Front top strut mounts heavily worn

Various oil leaks

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,804 miles

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Front lower arm (rear) bushes aged/worn

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

Nearside Front Tyre cut to cords but less than 25mm in length

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2014 63,712 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 60,549 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 58,246 miles

headlight washers not working

Pass 13 May 2011 55,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 53,399 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 51,159 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 51,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 May 2008 49,342 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 46,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 46,313 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 41,265 miles

n/s/f lower wish bone bushes worn

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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Y944 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y944 HGY, 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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Y944 HGY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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