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Y218 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,366 mi
Last recorded113,366 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 113,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,346 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine noisey and slightly smoking

Pass 18 Jun 2012 109,524 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 109,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 106,265 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 106,265 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 99,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

enginemanagement light stays illuminated

rear wiper rubber torn

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 24 Mar 2010 99,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

enginemanagement light stays illuminated

rear wiper rubber torn

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 14 Mar 2009 80,202 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 67,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,150 miles

screen washer output poor.

slight wear to both front shock absorbers.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 64,070 miles

both front tyres starting to deteriorate

offside front brake pads appear low

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jan 2007 64,070 miles

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

both front tyres starting to deteriorate on sidewalls

offside front brake pads appear low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2005 45,463 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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Y218 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y218 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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Y218 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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