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X501 NGN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,171 mi
Last recorded143,171 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 NGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 143,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 135,930 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight oil leak from rear of engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 129,048 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 123,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

number plate bulb

Pass 16 Dec 2013 119,000 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 118,922 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 115,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front indicator lenses missing

Fail 29 Nov 2012 115,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front indicator lenses missing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 100,500 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 101,500 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 89,879 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 89,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all discs and pads worn

n/s mirror loose but has temp repair

Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,070 miles

Play in NS track rod

Play in NSF antiroll bar bush

Rear wash pipe not attached to jet.Rear wiper motor very noisey

Pass 22 Jan 2009 70,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 69,999 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front and offside rear tyres are worn on inside

Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,777 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,825 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,511 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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X501 NGN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X501 NGN, 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 X501 NGN registered?

X501 NGN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X501 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 NGN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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