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Y297 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,824 mi
Last recorded84,824 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,907 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,366 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,172 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,403 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,828 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,435 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,585 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,162 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,473 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 42,473 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,488 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 36,488 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,096 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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Y297 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 86.7%.

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 Y297 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 Y297 RVV registered?

Y297 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y297 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y297 RVV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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