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X404 AEJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,557 mi
Last recorded149,557 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX404 AEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 149,557 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16. (3-4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills heavily damaged and corroded. (3-4) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3-4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 3-4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills heavily damaged and corroded. (3-4) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded. (3-4)

Fail 10 Jan 2022 149,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16. (3-4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills heavily damaged and corroded. (3-4) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3-4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 3-4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills heavily damaged and corroded. (3-4) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded. (3-4)

Pass 23 Dec 2020 149,110 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 149,110 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 148,953 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

long travel in handbrake

Fail 10 Dec 2019 148,953 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

long travel in handbrake

Pass 9 Feb 2019 148,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 147,641 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 147,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bolts loose and 1 missing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 143,846 miles

All 4 tyres showing perishing on sidewalls

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 141,389 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 140,414 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 137,821 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 133,476 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 133,476 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 120,729 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 120,529 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 97,091 miles

NS REAR TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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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X404 AEJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X404 AEJ, 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 X404 AEJ registered?

X404 AEJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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