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X337 XFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,936 mi
Last recorded154,936 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX337 XFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2016 154,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper damage

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

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

clutch slipping and high bite point

long brake pedal travel

Pass 3 Sep 2015 148,698 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 148,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 144,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bumper insecure to wing

o/s/f outer brake pad low

tow bar fitted but no ball or electrics

Pass 22 Sep 2014 144,460 miles

front bumper insecure to wing

o/s/f outer brake pad low

tow bar fitted but no ball or electrics

Pass 19 Sep 2013 136,647 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 136,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 130,169 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 120,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 120,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 104,472 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,194 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 90,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 83,069 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 72,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,318 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X337 XFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X337 XFC, 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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X337 XFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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