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X244 JBC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

339,710 mi
Last recorded339,710 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX244 JBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 339,710 miles

Nearside Rear door stiff

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

air bag light slow going out

Pass 5 Jan 2015 333,361 miles

windscreen cracked but not affecting view

Pass 9 Jan 2014 329,804 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 323,973 miles

Oil leak

air bag light om

nsf indicator lens missing

wind sreen cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2012 316,522 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 316,522 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 307,451 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 307,451 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

plastic covers on sills

Pass 24 Jan 2009 112,536 miles

Nail in offside rear 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)

air bag light on

both rear bump stops deteriorating

Fail 22 Jan 2009 112,491 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nail in offside rear 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)

air bag light on

both rear bump stops deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2008

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 86,458 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 78,993 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 78,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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X244 JBC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X244 JBC, 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 X244 JBC registered?

X244 JBC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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