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X187 EEW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,778 mi
Last recorded170,778 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX187 EEW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 170,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight over spray (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight over spray (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 160,151 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 160,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 151,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both,edges worn (4.1.E.1)

front side lights blueish,nearside no plate light dimming

smell of petrol fumes

Fail 1 Apr 2017 151,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both,edges worn (4.1.E.1)

front side lights blueish,nearside no plate light dimming

smell of petrol fumes

Pass 13 Feb 2016 145,063 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 140,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 135,354 miles

both front sill joints

Pass 14 Feb 2013 128,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2012 118,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp stays on.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 110,841 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 104,224 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 104,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 92,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

window screen wipers operate very slow

Pass 15 Jan 2008 82,184 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 72,920 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 13 Jan 2007 72,759 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 6 Jan 2006 62,225 miles

windscreen has a crack in excess of 40mm outside swept area

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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X187 EEW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X187 EEW, 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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X187 EEW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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