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X385 LRT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,438 mi
Last recorded143,438 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX385 LRT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 143,438 miles

EML illuminated

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive offside & nearside (2.4.A.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside slightly noisy (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

accident damage

bodywork damage to front of vehicle

bonnet difficult to shut

brake warning lamp illuminated

exhaust system deteriorated

front upper crossmember deteriorated

long travel in footbrake(pedal)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

suspension knock

Fail 30 Sep 2015 143,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance offside & nearside (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

EML illuminated

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive offside & nearside (2.4.A.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside slightly noisy (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

bodywork damage to front of vehicle

engine speed erratic

exhaust system deteriorated

front upper crossmember deteriorated

suspension knock

Pass 29 Aug 2014 128,664 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 128,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 116,977 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 111,022 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 111,022 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 106,372 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 101,958 miles

two child seats fitted to rear seats unable to carry out full inspection of adult belts

Fail 2 Aug 2010 101,958 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

two child seats fitted to rear seats unable to carry out full inspection of adult belts

Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,148 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 94,041 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 90,220 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 84,310 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 84,310 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X385 LRT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X385 LRT, 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 X385 LRT registered?

X385 LRT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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