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X462 BUX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,145 mi
Last recorded114,145 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX462 BUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 114,145 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 114,145 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Air bag light on

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

Slight play n/s steering rack side arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 104,391 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,029 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 91,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/r tyre uneven tread wear

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play n/s rack side arm

Pass 20 Jun 2008 79,077 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 79,077 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 60,300 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,814 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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X462 BUX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X462 BUX, 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 X462 BUX registered?

X462 BUX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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