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Y226 RRV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,779 mi
Last recorded121,779 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 RRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 121,779 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 121,779 miles

Emissions not tested unable to hold revs steady for fast idle test (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 112,823 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 4 Sep 2015 112,823 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,517 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 96,638 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 96,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

ecu light on

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 29 May 2012 89,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

both rear tyres perished

play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 74,511 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 74,511 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 67,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,937 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y226 RRV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y226 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 Y226 RRV registered?

Y226 RRV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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