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X504 ERA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,272 mi
Last recorded87,272 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX504 ERA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 87,272 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play NS steering track rod

Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,172 miles

Nearside rack end slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 84,382 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play NS steering track rod

Pass 17 Jan 2023 83,061 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 81,191 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 79,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mount bearing has slight play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2021 79,682 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mount bearing has slight play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 78,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 70,530 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2018 70,530 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,548 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,524 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,720 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,103 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 51,817 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,817 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,723 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 44,799 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,274 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,455 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,414 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 30,814 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 27,039 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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X504 ERA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X504 ERA, 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 X504 ERA registered?

X504 ERA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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