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Y861 DNV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

123,297 mi
Last recorded123,297 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 DNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 123,297 miles

Front suspension/brakes and steering components corroded on both sides of vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone/subframe bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 122,927 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 122,927 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 122,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 122,371 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 121,851 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 120,573 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 4 Jun 2020 119,931 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 117,638 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 115,170 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 111,833 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 7 May 2016 108,357 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 104,955 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2014 99,909 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 95,500 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2013 95,500 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2012 89,473 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 80,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 73,371 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2009 64,979 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 57,226 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,515 miles

Front brake pads not braking on all disc surface

Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,653 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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Y861 DNV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y861 DNV, 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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Y861 DNV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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