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Y978 HKE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

53,361 mi
Last recorded53,361 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 HKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 53,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower part of wing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2025 53,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded but unlikely to cause injury

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

Rear rear beam axle corroded all over but not weakened

Fail 13 Oct 2025 53,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded but unlikely to cause injury

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

Rear rear beam axle corroded all over but not weakened

Pass 8 Oct 2024 52,916 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower lower part of wing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 52,318 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 51,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,029 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged unit loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,685 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,549 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 49,539 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,803 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2018 47,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2017 46,277 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,483 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 41,053 miles

both front tyre 2mm and worn unevenly on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre 2-3mm and perished on tread

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,340 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,754 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2011 35,469 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brakes are squeeling,advise rear brake service

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 29,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 27,954 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,715 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 23,862 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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Y978 HKE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 Y978 HKE, 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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Y978 HKE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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