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X343 XFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,920 mi
Last recorded95,920 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 XFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 95,920 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 95,911 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 92,764 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 90,128 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 90,128 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 89,320 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 89,320 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 85,013 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 82,167 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 78,590 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 73,986 miles

FRONT PADS LOW,,, FRONT DISCS LIPPED,,, EXHAUST MIDDLE AND REAR CORRODED,,,.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 69,102 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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X343 XFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X343 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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What year was X343 XFC registered?

X343 XFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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