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Y961 EVK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,599 mi
Last recorded118,599 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 EVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 118,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wings corroded and holed

Pass 9 May 2025 111,443 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2024 108,166 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 105,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 May 2023 105,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 103,344 miles

All suspension corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Apr 2022 103,344 miles

All suspension corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 103,000 miles

Sills corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 102,697 miles

rear springs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2020 102,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,782 miles

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

Front wishbones corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 101,780 miles

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

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

Front wishbones corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,961 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 100,961 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 98,585 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 96,485 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,304 miles

Cannot assess brake pipes as covered with grease

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 88,562 miles

Cannot assess brake pipes as covered with grease

Fail 1 May 2014 88,562 miles

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

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

Cannot assess brake pipes as covered with grease

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,085 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 72,381 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,248 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 61,197 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 60,639 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,541 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 42,845 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,287 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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Y961 EVK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y961 EVK, 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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What year was Y961 EVK registered?

Y961 EVK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y961 EVK safe to buy?

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