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Y656 RTP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,674 mi
Last recorded119,674 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 RTP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 119,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,695 miles

Both front brake discs are wearing and offside front is scored on inner face.

Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.

Damage to nearside front bumper. Temporary taped repair to prevent sharp edge.

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 113,695 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front brake discs are wearing and offside front is scored on inner face.

Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.

Damage to nearside front bumper. Temporary taped repair to prevent sharp edge.

Engine oil level very low - only just shows on dipstick.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 106,837 miles

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

slight deterioration in nearside rear brake pads

Fail 1 Apr 2009 106,837 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight deterioration in nearside rear brake pads

Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,841 miles

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

front discs low

Fail 2 Apr 2008 97,651 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

front discs low

Pass 13 Mar 2007 86,358 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 75,605 miles

n/s/r bump stop broken

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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Y656 RTP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y656 RTP, 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 Y656 RTP registered?

Y656 RTP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y656 RTP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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