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Y876 VBF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

88,884 mi
Last recorded88,884 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 VBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 88,884 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring worn Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV Boot Cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play Felt in Steering Rack

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV Boot Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 88,876 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring worn Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV Boot Cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play Felt in Steering Rack

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV Boot Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,984 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 85,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 79,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle spring incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Rear exhaust hitting on fuel tank heat shield

burning smell noticed while engine running

Fail 14 Jun 2023 78,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wiring broken and rubbing on inner wheel rim

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle spring incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Rear exhaust hitting on fuel tank heat shield

burning smell noticed while engine running

Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,806 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 71,790 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 71,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 70,327 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 70,327 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,770 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,948 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 48,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,607 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 39,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 39,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,266 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,527 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 31,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,277 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 23,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,754 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 22,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,986 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,847 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 17,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,473 miles

nearside front brake disc inner face starting to corrode

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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Y876 VBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y876 VBF, 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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Y876 VBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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