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Y97 RVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,011 mi
Last recorded12,011 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 12,011 miles

rear disc rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2010 117,975 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 112,961 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 112,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 100,016 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 100,016 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,633 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 85,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 74,306 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y97 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y97 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y97 RVV registered?

Y97 RVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y97 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 RVV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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