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Y218 UOS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,547 mi
Last recorded83,547 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 UOS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 83,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 79,690 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,095 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

eml on,pre 1/7/03

Pass 6 Jul 2022 74,756 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

eml on (pre 2003)

Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,788 miles

Central exhaust system becoming corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2021 72,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,291 miles

Central exhaust section becoming corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 69,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 69,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 67,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall becoming worn/perished

Fail 11 May 2018 67,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall becoming worn/perished

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

Pass 16 May 2017 65,333 miles

Central exhaust becoming corroded

Nearside Front outer wing mirror casing,slight damage

Nearside Front tyre side wall showing signs of damage 205/55/16

Fail 16 May 2017 65,333 miles

Central exhaust becoming corroded

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

Nearside Front outer wing mirror casing,slight damage

Nearside Front tyre side wall showing signs of damage 205/55/16

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

Pass 12 May 2016 63,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 May 2015 61,604 miles

centre exhaust box becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 15 May 2014 59,437 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 57,801 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 57,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,851 miles

centre exhaust box becoming corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 55,283 miles

exhaust centre section starting to corrode

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 55,283 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust centre section starting to corrode

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 54,445 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/ rear disc showing some corrsion

Pass 15 May 2009 46,940 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,927 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,401 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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Y218 UOS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y218 UOS, 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 Y218 UOS registered?

Y218 UOS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y218 UOS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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