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Y601 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,653 mi
Last recorded91,653 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer wall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Apr 2019 91,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer wall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,759 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both outer sills have slight damage

nearside rear tyre cracked across tread

Fail 20 Mar 2018 83,759 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both outer sills have slight damage

nearside rear tyre cracked across tread

Pass 25 Feb 2017 75,045 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 67,710 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 60,007 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 55,921 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 54,154 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,645 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 49,074 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 46,734 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 46,734 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 44,257 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 40,204 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 35,824 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 31,237 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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Y601 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y601 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 Y601 RVV registered?

Y601 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y601 RVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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