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Y194 RRV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,616 mi
Last recorded108,616 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 RRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,616 miles

eml on

exhaust rusty

front suspension arm, rear bushes weak

front suspension top mounts worn

oil leaks

rear axle bushes weak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 108,616 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

eml on

exhaust rusty

front brake discs poor

front suspension arm, rear bushes weak

front suspension top mounts worn

oil leaks

rear axle bushes weak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 102,407 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 102,407 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 100,428 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 100,428 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,339 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,683 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,741 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 73,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

advise rear brake need checking

engine check lamp on

Pass 14 Jul 2008 63,785 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 54,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,825 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,722 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 42,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y194 RRV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y194 RRV, 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 Y194 RRV registered?

Y194 RRV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y194 RRV safe to buy?

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