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X126 GFP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,956 mi
Last recorded159,956 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 GFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 159,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2016 157,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 May 2016 157,620 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 154,231 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 154,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 150,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 150,284 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2013 144,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body surface rust & exhaust rusted

Fail 31 May 2013 144,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre just on limit

under body surface rust & exhaust rusted

Pass 2 Jun 2012 138,264 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 138,183 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 131,933 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 131,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 118,654 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 118,653 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 98,317 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 87,144 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 79,485 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 79,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 68,837 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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X126 GFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X126 GFP, 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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X126 GFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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