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Y652 FEV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,514 mi
Last recorded163,514 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY652 FEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 163,514 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear door slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front grill is missing

Fail 18 Nov 2025 163,514 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front grill is missing

Pass 14 Nov 2024 159,895 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 159,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 157,090 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 152,569 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 152,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 148,260 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 143,374 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 136,126 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 136,126 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 127,619 miles

Rear exhaust system leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2017 117,012 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 117,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 110,864 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,959 miles

ADV BOTH DOOR MIRROR COVERS DAMAGED

ADV EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNT MISSING

NEAR SIDE HEAD LIGHT MOUNT CRACKED

Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,936 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 99,936 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 94,396 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 94,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,337 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,282 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 71,317 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,317 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 64,667 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,165 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 47,016 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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Y652 FEV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y652 FEV, 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 Y652 FEV registered?

Y652 FEV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y652 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y652 FEV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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