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X238 VWY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,150 mi
Last recorded81,150 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 VWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,150 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 78,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch biting point high

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear screenwash inop

rear wiper blade u/s

slight corrosion on rear axel beam

Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,691 miles

'EML' lamp on

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

misfiring

rear brake imbalance exceeds 40%

rear screen wash not working

Fail 24 Jan 2012 73,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake imbalance 40%

rear screen wash not working

suspect incorrect front springs fitted (vehicle sitting lower than normal at front)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,628 miles

rear brake imbalance 40%

rear screen wash not working

suspect incorrect front springs fitted (vehicle sitting lower than normal at front)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear screen wash not working

Pass 9 Feb 2010 68,519 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2009 64,098 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 60,093 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 53,776 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,256 miles

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

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

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 VWY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VWY, 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 X238 VWY registered?

X238 VWY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X238 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X238 VWY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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