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Y757 RDM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,159 mi
Last recorded134,159 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY757 RDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 134,159 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 124,875 miles

Both front wishbone rear mounting bushes slight play

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 124,875 miles

Both front wishbone rear mounting bushes slight play

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 113,928 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 104,238 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 104,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 87,763 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 87,755 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 77,625 miles

engine management light on

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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Y757 RDM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol 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 Y757 RDM, 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 Y757 RDM registered?

Y757 RDM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y757 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y757 RDM 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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