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Y762 RRP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,915 mi
Last recorded148,915 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY762 RRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 148,915 miles

Emissions not tested unable to hold rev between 2500-3000 rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre support (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

mil light on

Pass 18 Jan 2019 140,061 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 140,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 130,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 120,248 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 113,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 106,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 99,111 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 90,744 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,744 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 83,886 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 76,842 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,176 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 63,302 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 63,302 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 53,620 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 53,611 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y762 RRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y762 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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Y762 RRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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