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X538 OBK

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,707 mi
Last recorded112,707 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 OBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 112,707 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 103,563 miles

Engine hose split on rocker cover

Engine light on ?

Slight binding on nearside rear brake

Fail 26 Jan 2008 91,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine managment warning light staying on

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jan 2008 91,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

engine managment warning light staying on

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jan 2007 81,178 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 70,581 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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X538 OBK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X538 OBK, 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 X538 OBK registered?

X538 OBK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 February 2001.

Is X538 OBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X538 OBK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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