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Y329 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,643 mi
Last recorded115,643 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 115,643 miles

offside inner cv gaitor weeping

scratch windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2012 105,360 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 105,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 98,786 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 98,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

nearside undertray insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2010 90,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 90,721 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,007 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 85,010 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 81,669 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 81,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 72,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 72,692 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 59,914 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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Y329 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y329 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 Y329 RVV registered?

Y329 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y329 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y329 RVV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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