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X259 VVY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,477 mi
Last recorded152,477 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 VVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 152,477 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 152,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 142,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in ball joint

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush wear in top of suspension leg (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 139,328 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

small exhaust pipe leak by centre clamp.

Fail 16 Oct 2018 139,324 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

small exhaust pipe leak by centre clamp.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 134,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 134,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 130,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 130,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 125,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

both front tyres inner edge worn.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 122,212 miles

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

exhaust heat shields loose.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 121,497 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

exhaust heat shiels loose.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 117,739 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 113,502 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 113,502 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 109,110 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 101,594 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 91,193 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2009 91,193 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2008 78,126 miles

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

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

sign of perishing suspension buhes

Pass 11 Sep 2007 64,917 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 64,917 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,660 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 48,407 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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X259 VVY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X259 VVY, 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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X259 VVY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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