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K555 VRS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,123 mi
Last recorded102,123 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 102,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 98,733 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 46,305 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 96,305 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 93,332 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 93,331 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 89,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs lipped/coroded on inner edge

front offside tyre 3mm

Fail 14 Dec 2010 89,245 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs lipped/coroded on inner edge

front offside tyre 3mm

Pass 29 Dec 2009 74,330 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,006 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,542 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 33,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 28,007 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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K555 VRS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K555 VRS, 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 K555 VRS registered?

K555 VRS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is K555 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K555 VRS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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