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X468 GRF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,331 mi
Last recorded126,331 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX468 GRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 126,331 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f inner tie rod end worn

Pass 28 Jan 2019 121,584 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 22 Jan 2018 117,487 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 117,487 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn needs to be adjusted (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front 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 23 Jan 2017 114,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 114,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 111,976 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 107,675 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted,nsr child seat loose

engine covers fitted limited view of components

front antiroll bar corroding

handbrake travel/rear brake application uneven 30% recommend attention

lower sill lips damaged

nsr tyre perishing slightly

osr tyre badly perished RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 9 Jan 2015 107,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted,nsr child seat loose

engine covers fitted limited view of components

front antiroll bar corroding

handbrake travel/rear brake application uneven 30% recommend attention

lower sill lips damaged

nsr tyre perishing slightly

osr tyre badly perished RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 10 Jan 2014 104,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall and in tread

play in steering rack arms

Fail 2 Jan 2014 104,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,493 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 100,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

2 child seats fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2012 96,476 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

slight freeplay in steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,555 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2010 92,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Jan 2010 92,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jan 2009 89,435 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 89,435 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 80,358 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 80,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 73,998 miles

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

nearside front tyre signs of wear

Fail 31 Jan 2007 73,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre signs of wear

Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,443 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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X468 GRF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X468 GRF, 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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X468 GRF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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