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Y816 KNA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

197,257 mi
Last recorded197,257 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 KNA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 197,257 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 194,825 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 192,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 191,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 176,582 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 176,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 154,051 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,926 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,235 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides- strut tops (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 125,854 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides- strut tops (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 121,591 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides- strut tops (2.7.4)

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 116,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 112,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 May 2013 107,405 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 107,316 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 101,759 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 92,686 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,163 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 73,713 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,364 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,336 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,552 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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Y816 KNA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y816 KNA, 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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Y816 KNA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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