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Y81 KBA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,911 mi
Last recorded89,911 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 KBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 89,911 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,804 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 89,795 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 89,571 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 84,685 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 83,302 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,387 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,453 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 80,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,435 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,990 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,519 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 73,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,173 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,879 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,416 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front disc corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,543 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,764 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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Y81 KBA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y81 KBA, 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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Y81 KBA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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