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Y485 OPV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

72,284 mi
Last recorded72,284 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 OPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 72,284 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 66,656 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 66,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 60,538 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 54,919 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 49,067 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 40,377 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 34,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 31,781 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,949 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 20,268 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,518 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,374 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 15,106 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 14,109 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 11,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 11,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 9,430 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 19 Jul 2005 7,093 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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Y485 OPV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y485 OPV, 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 Y485 OPV registered?

Y485 OPV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is Y485 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y485 OPV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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