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J31 PWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,549 mi
Last recorded127,549 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 PWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 127,549 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 127,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 125,494 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass broken

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 125,466 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% lens broken (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front wing mirror glass broken

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 120,570 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 120,570 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,339 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 112,339 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 103,691 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,340 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2013 98,340 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2012 93,498 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 86,706 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,072 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 81,072 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 76,283 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,375 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,765 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 63,765 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 56,273 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 56,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J31 PWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J31 PWL, 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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What year was J31 PWL registered?

J31 PWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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