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Y317 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,019 mi
Last recorded138,019 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 138,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 121,097 miles

Front indicator lenses missing

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2017 121,097 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front indicator lenses missing

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 22 Sep 2016 119,116 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2015 116,146 miles

body damage o/s outer sill

engine man lamp ON?. emissions drift in and out of limits. Require futher investigation

engine oil level just over MAX!

hand brake close to limits of reserve travel

Fail 25 Aug 2015 116,146 miles

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

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

body damage o/s outer sill

engine man lamp ON?. emissions drift in and out of limits. Require futher investigation

engine oil level just over MAX!

hand brake close to limits of reserve travel

Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,385 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 13 Aug 2013 111,857 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 111,836 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 97,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 97,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket detached

Fail 21 Jul 2011 80,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust bracket detached

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,601 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,756 miles

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

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

handbrake lever high travel

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,757 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 21,795 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,673 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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Y317 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y317 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 Y317 RVV registered?

Y317 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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