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Y601 KRN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

310,193 mi
Last recorded310,193 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 KRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2025 310,193 miles
Pass 12 May 2024 302,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2023 295,749 miles
Pass 22 May 2022 286,038 miles
Fail 1 May 2022 285,963 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 277,697 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 266,171 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 255,023 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 254,903 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 232,049 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 132,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Dec 2011 132,998 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 111,028 miles

Center Exhaust Bracket Insecure

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

Offside Rear Coil Spring Top Mount Misalighned

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 111,028 miles

Center Exhaust Bracket Insecure

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

Offside Rear Coil Spring Top Mount Misalighned

Pass 10 Dec 2009 93,741 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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 76,630 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 58,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,184 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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Y601 KRN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y601 KRN, 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 Y601 KRN registered?

Y601 KRN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y601 KRN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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