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X238 XCG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,974 mi
Last recorded168,974 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 XCG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 168,974 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 149,245 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 120,789 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 111,898 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 111,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 103,413 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

offside steering rack arm slight play

Pass 30 Dec 2010 94,999 miles

both front wipers split

child seat fitted to nearside rear

movement in both front top suspension mounts

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to debond

rear indicators starting to discoulor

Pass 3 Dec 2009 90,832 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 86,062 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 80,101 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 80,101 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 71,219 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 57,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 57,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XCG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

X238 XCG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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