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X429 XFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,047 mi
Last recorded126,047 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX429 XFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 126,047 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 117,240 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 117,146 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 107,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 107,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 97,418 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 97,418 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 84,626 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 83,161 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 83,161 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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X429 XFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X429 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 X429 XFC registered?

X429 XFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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