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X437 XFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,196 mi
Last recorded145,196 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX437 XFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 145,196 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 145,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 142,334 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 134,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 124,877 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 124,877 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 118,261 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 118,261 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 111,591 miles

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

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

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

slight distortion in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2009 105,726 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 102,248 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 93,511 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 74,582 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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X437 XFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X437 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 X437 XFC registered?

X437 XFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X437 XFC safe to buy?

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