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Y974 GDW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,621 mi
Last recorded142,621 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 GDW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 142,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 141,602 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 130,968 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 121,356 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 121,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2014 115,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 115,269 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 106,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 106,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 97,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 91,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,769 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 81,383 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,495 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 74,491 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 71,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 67,231 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 61,169 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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Y974 GDW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y974 GDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y974 GDW registered?

Y974 GDW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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