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X181 PBD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,525 mi
Last recorded206,525 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 PBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 206,525 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate figure 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 195,079 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 195,078 miles

Emissions not tested aux belt tensioner broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 183,965 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 172,989 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 161,476 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 161,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 152,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 138,432 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 125,958 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 125,955 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 112,373 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 99,924 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Feb 2011 99,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear tyres worn low on edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2010 84,406 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,098 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 71,098 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 56,357 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 42,451 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 28,260 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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X181 PBD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X181 PBD, 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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X181 PBD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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