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X438 XFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,843 mi
Last recorded124,843 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 XFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 124,843 miles

engine management light illuminated

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres worn close to limits and worn unevenly

Fail 9 Sep 2014 124,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

exhaust rattling..poss loose cat innards

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres worn close to limits and worn unevenly

Pass 24 Aug 2013 117,699 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 117,699 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 113,871 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 113,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 97,560 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 97,560 miles

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

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

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

LARGE WEAR LIP ON REAR DISCS

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINTS

Pass 9 Sep 2010 86,790 miles

slight bind from both rear brakes

Fail 5 Sep 2009 77,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 77,541 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 66,640 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 66,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,163 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,711 miles

front and rear brake pads look very low(inspection and poss replacement advisable)

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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X438 XFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X438 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 X438 XFC registered?

X438 XFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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