2001 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · Y381 APW
2001 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2001. Recorded mileage 155,259 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y381 APW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 155,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Y381 APW Mileage History
- 02/08/2024153,115 mi
- 03/07/2025153,303 mi+188 mi
- 03/07/2025153,308 mi+5 mi
- 28/07/2026155,257 mi+1,949 mi
- 28/07/2026155,259 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y381 APW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Skoda Octavia (Y381 APW) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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