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Y96 HDU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,604 mi
Last recorded140,604 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 HDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 140,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear neck of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 140,602 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated plus as play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear neck of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust shield adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 135,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear neck on cat (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 135,879 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear neck on cat (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 130,664 miles

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

centre exhaust mounting adift

Pass 2 Feb 2016 124,747 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 124,746 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 118,418 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 118,417 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 114,008 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2013 110,183 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 110,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 105,862 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 94,367 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 88,114 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 80,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,925 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,946 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 59,321 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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Y96 HDU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y96 HDU, 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 Y96 HDU registered?

Y96 HDU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y96 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 HDU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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