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Y78 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,250 mi
Last recorded97,250 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 97,250 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 97,250 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 89,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,408 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,255 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,787 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 73,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 73,309 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 63,543 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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Y78 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y78 RVV, 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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How do I check the history of Y78 RVV?

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What year was Y78 RVV registered?

Y78 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y78 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y78 RVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y78 RVV have outstanding finance?

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