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J7 SDE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,568 mi
Last recorded137,568 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 SDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 137,568 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2019 137,488 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 137,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 136,690 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 136,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 131,232 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,319 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2015 115,914 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 115,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 112,085 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 112,075 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,359 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 101,362 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,239 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 90,254 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 90,254 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 82,265 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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 72,671 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,296 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 54,206 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2005 54,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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J7 SDE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J7 SDE, 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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J7 SDE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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