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X218 BOD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

154,595 mi
Last recorded154,595 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 BOD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 154,595 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 154,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 141,798 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 141,766 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 141,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front lower suspension arm (Rear) bushes worn

possible wear/play in steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2015 131,368 miles

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

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

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

o/s & n/s/f inner tie rod ball joints worn

Pass 22 Feb 2014 127,189 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 127,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 125,785 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 122,091 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 122,091 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 115,522 miles

both steering rack arms have slight play

osf lower suspention arm rear bush slightly cracked

osf top suspention mount has slight play

Fail 17 May 2011 115,522 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both steering rack arms have slight play

nsr tyre on 2m tread depth on inner edge

osf lower suspention arm rear bush slightly cracked

osf top suspention mount has slight play

osr tyre on 1.6m tread depth on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2010 108,798 miles

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

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

damage to o/s mirror unit.

damage to o/s/r light lens.

engine mamagement light on.

o/s/f wishbone bush almost deteriorated.

Pass 6 May 2010 108,798 miles

damage to o/s mirror unit.

damage to o/s/r light lens.

engine mamagement light on.

o/s/f wishbone bush almost deteriorated.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 104,964 miles

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

damage to o/s mirror unit.

damage to o/s/r light lens.

front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

o/s+n/s/f rear wishbone bushes starting to split/perish.

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

rear suspension/axle corroding.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 104,964 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to o/s mirror unit.

damage to o/s/r light lens.

front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

o/s+n/s/f rear wishbone bushes starting to split/perish.

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

rear suspension/axle corroding.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 97,331 miles

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 97,140 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 95,794 miles

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

airbag light on.

front brake discs pitted/corroded,

o/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriorate.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts.

wiper only working on fast position.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 95,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on.

front brake discs pitted/corroded,

o/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriorate.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts.

wiper only working on fast position.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 88,502 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,463 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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X218 BOD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X218 BOD, 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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X218 BOD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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