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X493 WTW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,110 mi
Last recorded105,110 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 WTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,906 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 91,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure underinflated (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil cap missing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,736 miles

Nail in offside front tyre.

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 84,736 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre.

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 77,453 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,453 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 70,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,394 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 58,002 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 51,184 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,903 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,747 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,654 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,097 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 31,123 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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X493 WTW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X493 WTW, 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 X493 WTW registered?

X493 WTW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X493 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X493 WTW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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