CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y506 DCY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,390 mi
Last recorded147,390 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above 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

RegistrationY506 DCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
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

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 147,390 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 147,390 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2012 142,455 miles

corrosion ns rear brake disc (inner face)

slight brake bind os rear brake

Fail 25 May 2012 142,455 miles

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

corrosion ns rear brake disc (inner face)

slight brake bind os rear brake

Pass 18 May 2011 137,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slight blow at rear of catalitic converter

Pass 4 Jun 2010 132,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber piston shrouds loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2009 124,717 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

anti roll bar bushes worn and anti roll bar slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust box bracket broken[still supporting exhaust system]

exhaust downpipe bracket partially broken

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear suspension bumpstop broken

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

offside rear suspension bumpstop broken

rear exhaust box bracket partially broken

Pass 22 May 2009 124,717 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

anti roll bar bushes worn and anti roll bar slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust box bracket broken[still supporting exhaust system]

exhaust downpipe bracket partially broken

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear suspension bumpstop broken

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

offside rear suspension bumpstop broken

rear exhaust box bracket partially broken

Pass 30 May 2008 116,113 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 116,109 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 108,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 108,986 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 92,632 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Y506 DCY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y506 DCY, 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 Y506 DCY?

You can check the full history of Y506 DCY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y506 DCY registered?

Y506 DCY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y506 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y506 DCY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y506 DCY 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 Y506 DCY. 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.