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Y979 HKE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,795 mi
Last recorded154,795 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 HKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 154,795 miles

body damaged, rear number plate, front discs corroded, n/s rear disc pitted, n/s rear tyre uneven wear, o/s rear and n/s front indicators fading

Pass 13 Jul 2009 146,628 miles

washers det, osf belt retainer det, r no plate det, body damage, f discs det, minor oil leak? wiper torn, nsr disc scored, minor play at os steering, dips at limit.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 137,667 miles

osf belt clip det, f discs det, nsr tyre nailed, ns sill damaged, osr body and lamp damaged.spare tyre fitted nsf

Pass 12 Jul 2007 125,093 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 110,744 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 110,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y979 HKE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y979 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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What year was Y979 HKE registered?

Y979 HKE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y979 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y979 HKE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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