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X157 WNO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

264,035 mi
Last recorded264,035 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 WNO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 264,035 miles

All windows not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 264,035 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Driver (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All windows not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 255,634 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 255,634 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 243,589 miles

All windows not working

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 243,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended driver side (7.1.2 (d))

All windows not working

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 235,732 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 135,732 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 226,415 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jan 2017 226,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 215,941 miles

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

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

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

there is an oil leak coming from the turbo.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 215,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

there is an oil leak coming from the turbo.

Fail 26 May 2015 210,279 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 199,305 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 195,024 miles

O/S/F sub-frame slightly damaged

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 195,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F sub-frame slightly damaged

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 182,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front sub-frame has minor damage on the N/S & O/S

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 May 2012 182,424 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front sub-frame has minor damage on the N/S & O/S

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 172,939 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 168,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 168,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 165,853 miles

nearside front indicator lense loose

Pass 4 Feb 2008 158,262 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 140,993 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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X157 WNO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X157 WNO, 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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X157 WNO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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