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X207 VWT

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,702 mi
Last recorded159,702 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX207 VWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 159,702 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 159,702 miles

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

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 142,035 miles

both sills damaged at front

slight play in osf bottom balljiont

Fail 26 May 2012 142,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sills damaged at front

slight play in osf bottom balljiont

Pass 25 May 2011 127,063 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2010 117,660 miles

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Fail 17 May 2010 117,660 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Pass 12 May 2009 115,540 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 109,493 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 109,483 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 May 2007 103,175 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2007 103,175 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 96,167 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 96,167 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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X207 VWT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X207 VWT, 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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X207 VWT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 January 2001.

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