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X508 NGN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,326 mi
Last recorded124,326 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX508 NGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 124,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 124,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 120,917 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated on inner face

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack in between treads

Rear brake discs deteriorated on inner face

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 116,966 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 114,554 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 111,834 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 111,834 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 107,207 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 106,079 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 106,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 103,639 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 103,639 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 92,398 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 86,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 86,116 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,682 miles

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

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

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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X508 NGN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X508 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 X508 NGN registered?

X508 NGN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X508 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X508 NGN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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