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Y307 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

145,099 mi
Last recorded145,099 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 145,099 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres bold on inner edge -close to cords

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2017 145,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres bold on inner edge -close to cords

both rear tyres perishing

eml on

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 132,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,029 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front bumper damaged

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

parking brake release button slightly damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2014 114,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front bumper damaged

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

parking brake release button slightly damaged

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 105,910 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to nearside front bumper

handbrake release button damaged

offside rear brake backplate damp

Fail 19 Mar 2013 105,910 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to nearside front bumper

handbrake release button damaged

offside rear brake backplate damp

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,705 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

handbrake lever release button damaged

Fail 29 Feb 2012 94,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

handbrake lever release button damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2010 79,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

squeal from rear brakes

Fail 10 Sep 2010 79,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs worn

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

squeal from rear brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2008 84,327 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 57,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 57,381 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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Y307 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y307 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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Y307 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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