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Y337 RRV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,125 mi
Last recorded69,125 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY337 RRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering rack inner knuckles have slight play in the ball joint.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 67,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake pads worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,881 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 63,881 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,295 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,883 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,058 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,050 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 49,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,344 miles

brake pedal feels spongy

slight uneven application on rear brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,814 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 37,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,275 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 30,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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Y337 RRV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y337 RRV, 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 Y337 RRV registered?

Y337 RRV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2001.

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