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Y812 RRV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

188,709 mi
Last recorded188,709 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 RRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 188,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 185,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 180,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 171,688 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 159,770 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 151,818 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate fowling brake disc

Nearside Rear resonance noise to wheel when rotated indicating adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges and in very poor condition (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2015 151,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to rotate the wheel to carry out this inspection (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake backing plate fowling brake disc

Nearside Rear resonance noise to wheel when rotated indicating adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges and in very poor condition (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2014 142,242 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 135,113 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 135,113 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 131,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

auxilliary belt heavy age cracking

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses deteriorated

front saddle rubbers worn

n/s front lower arm inner rear bush deteriorated to limit, requires attention asap

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 125,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front numberplate damaged

high parking brake travel

slight age cracking to front subframe bushes

wipers poor

Pass 21 Oct 2010 117,469 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

parking brake travel

Pass 21 Oct 2009 108,979 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

high rear brake imbalance requires attention

Pass 22 Oct 2008 101,723 miles

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Oct 2008 101,723 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2007 92,886 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear suspension bump stops detetiorating

small exhaust blow from catalytic convertor through weld

Pass 23 Oct 2006 83,756 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on working surface

Pass 27 May 2006 80,201 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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Y812 RRV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y812 RRV, 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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Y812 RRV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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