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X372 XFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,758 mi
Last recorded166,758 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX372 XFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 166,758 miles

play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2016 166,757 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2015 162,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 May 2014 141,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 123,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 24 Jun 2013 123,818 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 31 Jul 2012 110,117 miles

front exhaust mount broken

nearside rear number plate light needs attention

rear brake discs poor condition

slight play and noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,395 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 96,395 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Engine warning light on.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 84,991 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2009 75,891 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,806 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 65,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 55,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 48,828 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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X372 XFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 X372 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 X372 XFC registered?

X372 XFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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