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Y578 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,011 mi
Last recorded214,011 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 214,011 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 214,010 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 208,729 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 208,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 204,512 miles

S R S WARNING ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 204,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

S R S WARNING ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 199,725 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 193,152 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 193,152 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 175,863 miles

both front tyres worn close

Fail 9 Feb 2010 175,863 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn close

Pass 18 Feb 2009 159,126 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 142,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 121,063 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 120,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 101,490 miles

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

n/side front flexible brake hose slightly damaged

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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Y578 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y578 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 Y578 RVV registered?

Y578 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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