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X202 VWU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,160 mi
Last recorded118,160 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX202 VWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 118,160 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2014 118,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2012 116,041 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear light lens damaged

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2012 116,038 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear light lens damaged

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2012 114,015 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 11,087 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 111,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 106,395 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 103,002 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 97,980 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 93,729 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 81,754 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 81,754 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X202 VWU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X202 VWU, 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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What year was X202 VWU registered?

X202 VWU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 January 2001.

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