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Y188 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

35,205 mi
Last recorded35,205 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 35,205 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 35,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 33,919 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 31,673 miles

the nearside and offside front indicator lens are missing

Fail 11 Mar 2024 31,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

the nearside and offside front indicator lens are missing

Pass 10 Mar 2023 25,889 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 25,889 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,858 miles

Rear brake back plates heavily corroded

corrosion on and around front and rear floor, chassis and suspension and brake components

Fail 2 Apr 2019 25,858 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear brake back plates heavily corroded

corrosion on and around front and rear floor, chassis and suspension and brake components

Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,828 miles

Heavy rust and corrosion underside

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked walls

Fail 25 Jan 2018 25,828 miles

Heavy rust and corrosion underside

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked walls

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 25,769 miles

Heavy rust and corrosion underside

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bushing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 25,760 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Heavy rust and corrosion underside

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bushing (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear brake very noisey

Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,722 miles

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

corrosion on and around front and rear suspension and brake components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,673 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sub frame slighty corroded on rear

Fail 25 Feb 2015 25,673 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front suspension arms slighty corroded

sub frame slighty corroded on rear

Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,082 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 24,407 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

front crossmember corroded

rear axle looking very rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2012 23,741 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,823 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,978 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 18,969 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 17,418 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 15,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 13,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y188 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y188 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 Y188 RVV registered?

Y188 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y188 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y188 RVV shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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