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X174 HVL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

156,839 mi
Last recorded156,839 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 HVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 156,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 153,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 149,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 147,579 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Sep 2021 147,579 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative missing (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 145,102 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 138,678 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 17 Apr 2019 138,678 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light illuminated

Pass 13 Apr 2017 126,023 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to flash white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 126,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to flash white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 119,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake servo hose slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust bracket broken

eml illuminated

front indicator lenses missing

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2016 119,940 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake servo hose slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust bracket broken

eml illuminated

front indicator lenses missing

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2015 112,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

eml illuminated

front indicator lens covers missing

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,756 miles

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)

eml illuminated

Fail 16 Apr 2014 105,756 miles

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

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)

The engine management light indicates there is a fault.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,437 miles

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

eml illuminated

ns tyres stepping on outer edges

Fail 17 Apr 2013 99,437 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

eml illuminated

ns tyres stepping on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine lamp illuminated

internal headlamp adjuster missing

slight leak from radiator

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,510 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 18 Apr 2011 85,510 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,465 miles

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2009 75,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,292 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,297 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge close to legal limit

Both rear tyre worn on outside edge close to legal limit

Pass 11 May 2007 57,468 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 57,468 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 57,459 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 2 Dec 2005 51,406 miles

front disks pour condition coroded

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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X174 HVL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X174 HVL, 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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X174 HVL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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