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Y251 FOO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,759 mi
Last recorded88,759 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 FOO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2026 88,759 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 79,462 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 75,007 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 65,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 15 Aug 2022 56,321 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 55,994 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 53,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,520 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,878 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,591 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,141 miles

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,289 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,509 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,893 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,203 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,459 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,126 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,609 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,641 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,030 miles

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

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

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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Y251 FOO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y251 FOO, 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 Y251 FOO registered?

Y251 FOO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y251 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 FOO shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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