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Y793 RRP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,833 mi
Last recorded177,833 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 RRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 177,833 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 170,708 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 155,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack bush (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust loose center join

Fail 11 Apr 2016 155,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack bush (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust loose center join

Pass 17 Apr 2015 138,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 119,120 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 100,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,183 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 97,183 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 87,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,228 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 80,078 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,078 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 72,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 64,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,773 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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Y793 RRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y793 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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Y793 RRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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