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Y819 RRV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

307,773 mi
Last recorded307,773 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 RRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 307,773 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 300,111 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint going into rack

Fail 9 Jan 2010 300,111 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint going into rack

Pass 24 Oct 2008 291,216 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 291,216 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 270,561 miles

O/R Tyre has nail in it

Fail 26 Sep 2007 270,383 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2007 243,889 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 242,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2006 198,789 miles

nail in tyre

near side head lamp aim on lower limits

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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Y819 RRV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y819 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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Y819 RRV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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