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X228 EEW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

426,223 mi
Last recorded426,223 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 EEW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2015 426,223 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 421,113 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 417,113 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 413,396 miles

Rear tyre check 1000 miles

Pass 20 Dec 2010 410,089 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 117,064 miles

REAR TYRE CHECK 3000 MILES

Pass 31 Dec 2008 113,590 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Clonk from front suspension suspect drop links and D rubbers

Pass 4 Jan 2008 109,087 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 103,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 88,729 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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X228 EEW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X228 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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What year was X228 EEW registered?

X228 EEW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X228 EEW safe to buy?

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