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A9 LES

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,688 mi
Last recorded72,688 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 LES
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 72,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre mis-shaped on tread

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 72,057 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre mis-shaped on tread

Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,887 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,765 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 68,775 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,744 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 67,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,494 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,176 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,217 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front bald on raised inner edges 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,135 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,866 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,616 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,182 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 25 Aug 2009 31,393 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,372 miles

Rear tyre treads wearing low.195/65/15

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,068 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,941 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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A9 LES is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A9 LES, 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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A9 LES is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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