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Y772 RFM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,275 mi
Last recorded158,275 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY772 RFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 158,275 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 153,090 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 153,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 146,041 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 146,041 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 135,367 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 135,367 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 124,976 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 113,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 113,794 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 102,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,467 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 83,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 71,847 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 71,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,066 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 60,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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Y772 RFM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y772 RFM, 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 Y772 RFM registered?

Y772 RFM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y772 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y772 RFM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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