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X338 XFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,280 mi
Last recorded176,280 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 XFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 176,280 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi-level (1.2.1b)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded but covered

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded but covered

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded but covered

servo hose taped

slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Nov 2015 176,280 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi-level (1.2.1b)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded but covered

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded but covered

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded but covered

servo hose taped

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Dec 2014 170,017 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

brake servo hose slightly deteriorated

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/f jacking point damaged

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 27 Nov 2013 159,550 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2012 149,016 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 138,339 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 127,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 117,262 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)

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

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

engine management light illuminated.

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover dettached.

slight brake bind offside and nearside rear.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 104,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

brake servo hose has been repaired,(no leaks detected).

engine management light staying on.

offside and nearside front headlamp aims on lowest limits.

slight brake bind offside and nearside rear.

Pass 8 Dec 2007 92,100 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 92,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop lamp inop.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 79,679 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 66,869 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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X338 XFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X338 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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X338 XFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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