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Y711 RRP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

202,880 mi
Last recorded202,880 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY711 RRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 202,880 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 202,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 182,438 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush becoming weak

offside rear tyre is perished and approaching the wear bars

Fail 1 May 2015 182,438 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front wishbone rear bush becoming weak

offside rear tyre is perished and approaching the wear bars

Pass 25 Apr 2014 175,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wishbone rear bush becoming unbonded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 175,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wishbone rear bush becoming unbonded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 162,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant pipe across bulkhead corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 162,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant pipe across bulkhead corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 150,948 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 150,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 136,600 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 136,600 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 118,889 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 101,824 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 101,824 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 58,780 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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Y711 RRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y711 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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Y711 RRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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