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Y274 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,492 mi
Last recorded124,492 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 124,492 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 122,311 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 122,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 120,236 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 120,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 113,910 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 113,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 105,377 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,512 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 85,741 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 76,327 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,042 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 65,393 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 65,393 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

gearbox has oil leak

minor chips to windscreen

rear axle bushes ok at time of test

tail pipe outlet minor damage ok at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,155 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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Y274 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 Y274 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 Y274 RVV registered?

Y274 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y274 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y274 RVV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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