MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
handbrake 18%
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
handbrake 18%
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion on exhaust
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion on exhaust
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil springs corroded
exhaust in poor condition
n/s/ head lamp damaged
o/s/f inducator slighty insurcure
slight play in n/s/f tie rod
various exhaust mount broken and damaged
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil springs corroded
exhaust in poor condition
n/s/ head lamp damaged
o/s/f inducator slighty insurcure
slight play in n/s/f tie rod
various exhaust mount broken and damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Engine undertray and side mounting sections damaged.
Exhaust centre section mounting cracked.
Nearside headlamp top mounting broken.
Nearside rear brake pads worn low and showing signs of overheating.
Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding.
Slight blow from catalyst to centre section repair pipe due to corrosion.
Slight play in nearside of steering rack.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Engine undertray and side mounting sections damaged.
Exhaust centre section mounting cracked.
Nearside headlamp top mounting broken.
Nearside rear brake pads worn low and showing signs of overheating.
Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding.
Slight blow from catalyst to centre section repair pipe due to corrosion.
Slight play in nearside of steering rack.
o/s/r disc scored
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
Y151 OFE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y151 OFE, 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 Y151 OFE?
You can check the full history of Y151 OFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y151 OFE registered?
Y151 OFE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2001.
Is Y151 OFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y151 OFE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y151 OFE 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 Y151 OFE. 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.