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S888 JMK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,953 mi
Last recorded123,953 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 JMK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 123,953 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 123,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 120,740 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 120,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 112,896 miles

bolt missing on o/s/r brake hose clamp

clip missing on n/s/r brake hose

Pass 7 Sep 2012 106,352 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 106,335 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 97,286 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,624 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,686 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f steering arm has excessive play

Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,089 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

minor play in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,223 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 45,224 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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S888 JMK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S888 JMK, 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 S888 JMK registered?

S888 JMK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is S888 JMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 JMK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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