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Y808 RRP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,135 mi
Last recorded140,135 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 RRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 140,135 miles

engine management light on

handbrake lever button missing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 140,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

handbrake lever button missing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 119,662 miles

hand brake release button missing

Fail 18 Jul 2013 119,475 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake release button missing

Pass 14 Jul 2012 100,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 100,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 89,490 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 89,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 82,676 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 82,676 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,075 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,126 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 61,439 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,364 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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Y808 RRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y808 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y808 RRP registered?

Y808 RRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y808 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y808 RRP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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