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Y771 AAM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,341 mi
Last recorded52,341 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 AAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 52,341 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 41,994 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 39,142 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 38,683 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 37,796 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 37,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 37,048 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 37,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 36,455 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,879 miles

both rear tyres split

Pass 24 May 2017 34,860 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,355 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 33,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 32,488 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2011 30,060 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,163 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,964 miles

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

baffles broken up in tail box

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,760 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

off side front shocker damp

Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,144 miles

baffles broken up in tail box and middle box

lamda sensor wires outer cover melted

Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,761 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 16,846 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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Y771 AAM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 Y771 AAM, 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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Y771 AAM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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