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Y127 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

175,281 mi
Last recorded175,281 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 175,281 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Outer Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear small part missing from end of coil spring

Fail 22 Dec 2011 175,281 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Outer Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear small part missing from end of coil spring

Pass 17 Dec 2010 152,369 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front wheel arch plastic cover part missing

weld on centre front exhaust mount snapped can't drop down may rattle

Fail 17 Dec 2010 152,369 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front wheel arch plastic cover part missing

weld on centre front exhaust mount snapped can't drop down may rattle

Pass 24 Feb 2010 143,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake pad waring lights on fault with pad wire on n/s front

seat belts return slowly (damp mouldy)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 140,562 miles

brake warning lamp on dash

middle exhaust bracket not attatch to exhaust

Fail 29 Dec 2008 140,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning lamp on dash

middle exhaust bracket not attatch to exhaust

nail in o/s/r tyre (puntured)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 125,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning lamp on dash

rear wiper split/rear washers no water to rear screen

Fail 3 Jan 2008 125,602 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning lamp on dash

rear wiper split/rear washers no water to rear screen

Pass 4 Jan 2007 124,229 miles

brake warning lamp on dash

Fail 15 Dec 2006 123,644 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning lamp on dash

engine manament lamp flashing on dash

Pass 21 Dec 2005 109,626 miles

brake warning lamp on dash (n/s/f brake pad warning wire not cornected)

damaged to o/s/r lamp unit

rear washers not working??

Fail 21 Dec 2005 109,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning lamp on dash (n/s/f brake pad warning wire not cornected)

damaged to o/s/r lamp unit

rear washers not working??

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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Y127 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y127 RVV, 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 Y127 RVV registered?

Y127 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y127 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y127 RVV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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