CarVerify

Free Car Check

X331 CPB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,522 mi
Last recorded197,522 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 CPB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 197,522 miles

advise both rear doors not opening from inside

advise dampness around base of rad

advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm

advise offside rear tyre uneven tread

Fail 23 Apr 2015 197,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise both rear doors not opening from inside

advise dampness around base of rad

advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm

advise offside rear tyre uneven tread

Pass 23 Apr 2014 176,272 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 176,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 153,872 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 153,872 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 147,563 miles

Air bag light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 138,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

rear wiperblade split

Pass 14 Dec 2009 127,459 miles

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 14 Dec 2009 127,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Jan 2009 116,955 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 116,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre getting low

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 19 Dec 2007 104,604 miles

Offside front indicator pale.

Rear number plate starting to discolour.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 89,432 miles

rear numberplate starting to discolour

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X331 CPB 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 64.3%.

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 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 X331 CPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X331 CPB?

You can check the full history of X331 CPB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X331 CPB registered?

X331 CPB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X331 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X331 CPB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X331 CPB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X331 CPB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.