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X421 HJF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,537 mi
Last recorded205,537 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX421 HJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 205,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 196,821 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 195,192 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 189,518 miles

N/S Steering rack end Worn

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 180,893 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 171,471 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 171,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 159,210 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 159,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 148,143 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 148,143 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 135,714 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 135,714 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 124,876 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 124,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 115,793 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 115,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 104,012 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 84,161 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 63,292 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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X421 HJF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X421 HJF, 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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X421 HJF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2001.

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