MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front and rear number plates deteriorated
play in steering rack (offside)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front and rear number plates deteriorated
play in steering rack (offside)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front and rear number plates could be better condition
n/s mirror damaged
o/s/f steering rack inner joint worn
slight play in offside steering rack and front number plate cracked and deteriorated
slight play in offside steering rack
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Y596 RBK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Y596 RBK, 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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Y596 RBK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2001.
Is Y596 RBK safe to buy?
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