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A18 JOX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,934 mi
Last recorded176,934 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JOX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 176,934 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 176,934 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 167,393 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 158,568 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front sub frame.Ok at time of test.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 158,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front sub frame.Ok at time of test.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 146,060 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 146,060 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 130,937 miles

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

windscreen has small stonechips to center and n/s lower edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 112,510 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear in wiper blades

Fail 30 Sep 2009 96,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear in wiper blades

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,031 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 84,031 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 72,005 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,943 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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A18 JOX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A18 JOX, 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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A18 JOX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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