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Y273 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,216 mi
Last recorded140,216 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 140,216 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arb d bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front slight movement steering rack end

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

Fail 7 Jul 2017 140,216 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arb d bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front slight movement steering rack end

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 12 Jul 2016 130,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust clamps corroded

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 130,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust clamps corroded

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 126,827 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 121,516 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 113,896 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 106,911 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,353 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 98,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 88,244 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,485 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,239 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 62,413 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,324 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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Y273 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y273 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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Y273 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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