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X498 JNH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,348 mi
Last recorded191,348 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 JNH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 191,348 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 186,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 179,255 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 172,594 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 172,450 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 164,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 154,668 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 143,713 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 128,026 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 113,031 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2013 113,031 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2012 106,749 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Mar 2011 100,919 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play ns inner joint

Fail 2 Mar 2011 100,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play ns inner joint

Pass 12 Mar 2010 94,394 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 84,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,229 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,045 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 69,045 miles

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

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

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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X498 JNH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X498 JNH, 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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X498 JNH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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