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X518 NAM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,307 mi
Last recorded161,307 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 NAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 161,307 miles

Central Rear headrest missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 161,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear headrest missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 160,798 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 159,967 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 159,967 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 159,028 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 157,707 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 156,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 153,892 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 153,892 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

spark plug fitted as drain plug in engine sump

Pass 1 Feb 2014 152,901 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 149,939 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 104,553 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 142,700 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 121,965 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 107,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 97,722 miles

Engine malfuntion warning lamp on.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 79,163 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,187 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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X518 NAM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X518 NAM, 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 X518 NAM registered?

X518 NAM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X518 NAM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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