CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y131 TUD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,063 mi
Last recorded77,063 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 TUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 77,063 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 71,167 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 67,044 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 64,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,157 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 63,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 61,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ridid flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 60,187 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ridid flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,987 miles

Rear both rear tyre's starting to perish

both inner cv gaitor's starting to perish

Pass 7 Feb 2017 56,554 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 56,554 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,927 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 48,927 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,923 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 37,170 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,170 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,321 miles

N/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED AND WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR TYRES DAMAGED

Pass 29 May 2010 34,652 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls

service light on dash

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,643 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y131 TUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y131 TUD, 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

How do I check the history of Y131 TUD?

You can check the full history of Y131 TUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y131 TUD registered?

Y131 TUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y131 TUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y131 TUD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y131 TUD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y131 TUD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.