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X514 BOD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,942 mi
Last recorded135,942 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX514 BOD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 135,942 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 123,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2011 116,367 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 112,608 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 112,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 105,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 105,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 100,233 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 93,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 93,891 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 86,602 miles

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

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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X514 BOD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X514 BOD, 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 X514 BOD registered?

X514 BOD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2001.

Is X514 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X514 BOD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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