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X238 NAM

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,567 mi
Last recorded197,567 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 NAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 197,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 195,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2015 191,353 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 188,770 miles

Heatshield detached (centre)

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

Offside and nearside brake pipes corroded

Offside and nearside front lower wishbone rearmost bushes deteriorated

Offside handbrake outer cable broke

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 188,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside and nearside brake pipes corroded

Offside and nearside front lower wishbone rearmost bushes deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 182,880 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 174,546 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 174,528 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 165,526 miles

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

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

rear discs lipped/pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 159,872 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 159,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slight loss of contact /rusty

offside steering rack inner ball joint slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2008 153,105 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 143,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2007 143,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 133,654 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2005 123,059 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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X238 NAM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X238 NAM, 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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X238 NAM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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