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Y301 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,743 mi
Last recorded153,743 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 153,743 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 151,208 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 151,208 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 148,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 148,616 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 146,807 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 146,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 145,899 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 143,164 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 139,656 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 135,562 miles

engine light on

front brake pads low

front discs worn

front registration plate damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2014 129,671 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

front registration plate damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2013 123,253 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 123,253 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 116,313 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage on front number plate

slight wear front suspension arm bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2012 116,313 miles

damage on front number plate

slight wear front suspension arm bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2011 109,895 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 109,895 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 102,348 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 93,478 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 93,478 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,665 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 66,661 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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Y301 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y301 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 Y301 RVV registered?

Y301 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y301 RVV safe to buy?

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