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OIG 2583

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,348 mi
Last recorded182,348 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 2583
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 182,348 miles

slight play in offside steering [inner rack joint?]

slight play nearside front bushes

Fail 25 Aug 2017 182,348 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH front (2.4.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle offside front faulty when fully closed (6.2.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component insecure rear filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in offside steering [inner rack joint?]

Pass 20 Jul 2016 174,328 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 166,437 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 151,801 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 151,731 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 136,743 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 136,641 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 114,694 miles

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

engine under tray missing & insecure

n/s rear handbrake outer cable deteriorating

rear washer inoperative

slight movement n/s front wishbone rear bush

Fail 7 Jun 2012 114,694 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

engine under tray missing & insecure

n/s rear handbrake outer cable deteriorating

rear washer inoperative

slight movement n/s front wishbone rear bush

Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,530 miles

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

eml on.

os/f inner uj boot leaking.

rear exhaust mount corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2010 84,503 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

eml on.

os/f inner uj boot leaking.

rear exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,499 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 80,499 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,960 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jul 2007 58,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,585 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 36,714 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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OIG 2583 is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OIG 2583, 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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OIG 2583 is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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