CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y417 DTO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,582 mi
Last recorded113,582 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
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

RegistrationY417 DTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 113,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 104,440 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 104,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 96,565 miles

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2015 96,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,757 miles

exhaust cat section has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight fluctuation on o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,305 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,897 miles

both front brake discs corroding slightly on rear faces.

both rear brake discs corroding on front & rear faces.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,621 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

Y417 DTO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y417 DTO, 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 Y417 DTO?

You can check the full history of Y417 DTO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y417 DTO registered?

Y417 DTO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y417 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y417 DTO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y417 DTO 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 Y417 DTO. 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.