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Y688 RRP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 RRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine management light illuminated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,144 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 90,011 miles

All indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Front registration plate damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 85,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,303 miles

ENGINE ERRATIC AT FAST IDLE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front wiperblade split but clears ok

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2012 89,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

ENGINE ERRATIC AT FAST IDLE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front wiperblade split but clears ok

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,536 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 26 Jul 2011 76,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,749 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,357 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 58,706 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine mangerment light on

Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,706 miles

engine mangerment light on

Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,736 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge +cut in tread

Fail 27 Jul 2007 52,736 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge +cut in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2006 46,504 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 46,502 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre has outer wall damage+worn on outer edge †o/s/f worn on inner edge +cracks on worn section †

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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Y688 RRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y688 RRP, 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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Y688 RRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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