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Y965 HPE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,000 mi
Last recorded128,000 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 HPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 128,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 119,216 miles

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

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

engine management shows on dash

Fail 29 Nov 2017 119,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management shows on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,493 miles

front discs in poor condition

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,593 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 86,560 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,480 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 76,431 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 64,307 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 64,307 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,622 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,896 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,735 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,413 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 30,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y965 HPE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y965 HPE, 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 Y965 HPE registered?

Y965 HPE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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