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W501 RTV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,490 mi
Last recorded83,490 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 RTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,490 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,745 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Aug 2016 66,745 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,603 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 56,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,929 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 45,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,773 miles

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 19 Mar 2012 26,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,845 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,047 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 26,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,936 miles

Both front wiper blades juddering.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear brakes slightley bindind.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate slightley faded, has slight water ingress.

Pass 30 May 2008 23,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,443 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,840 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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W501 RTV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,750 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 W501 RTV, 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 26 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W501 RTV registered?

W501 RTV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W501 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 RTV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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