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Y253 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,381 mi
Last recorded82,381 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 82,381 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,773 miles

near side rear wheel alignment looks slightly out

off side front tyre wall damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2012 74,773 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear wheel alignment looks slightly out

off side front tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2010 68,430 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear wheel alignment looks slightly out

offside front tyre wall is slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2010 64,004 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear wheel looks slightly out of alignment

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,953 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,735 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 50,735 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,398 miles

nearside and offside front tyres down to 2mm

Pass 12 Jan 2006 38,293 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 38,293 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

all tyres wearing on inner edge

nail in tyre

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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Y253 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y253 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 Y253 RVV registered?

Y253 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y253 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y253 RVV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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