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Y811 UMW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

191,267 mi
Last recorded191,267 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 UMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 191,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 174,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 165,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 165,824 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 163,680 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 163,661 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 158,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 151,574 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 145,669 miles

Unable to test rear seatbelts as seats folded down and loaded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 138,218 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 138,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 132,244 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 125,424 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 116,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/front tyre low on tread.

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge.

slight blow on rear exhaust & rusty.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 116,127 miles

n/s/front tyre low on tread.

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge.

slight blow on rear exhaust & rusty.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 108,889 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 108,889 miles

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

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

Engine management light is on

Ns rear coil spring is corroded

Pass 25 May 2013 99,955 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 92,531 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear coil springs becoming corroded at base

tracking may be required

Pass 18 Jun 2011 85,793 miles

front no plate becoming poor

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2010 76,816 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,724 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 62,106 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,081 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,530 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 41,518 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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Y811 UMW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y811 UMW, 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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Y811 UMW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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