CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y461 TUD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,841 mi
Last recorded177,841 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationY461 TUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
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

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 177,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 173,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 169,014 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 169,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 166,141 miles

Rear tyre walls perished.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 165,014 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 165,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 164,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbr weak in operation, but not leaking .

Pass 18 May 2016 146,427 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 146,426 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 132,247 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 132,247 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 121,315 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 121,307 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 111,675 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 111,675 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 103,921 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 103,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 97,380 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 25 May 2010 91,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2009 82,408 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 74,340 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 62,038 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 49,431 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

Y461 TUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y461 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 Y461 TUD?

You can check the full history of Y461 TUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y461 TUD registered?

Y461 TUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y461 TUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y461 TUD shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y461 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 Y461 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.