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X659 GGX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,862 mi
Last recorded117,862 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 GGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 117,862 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 177,607 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 167,847 miles

all coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks

engine sump damaged

front tyres cracking heavily, n/s/f and n/s/r tyre on 3mm

poor readings to o/s/r shock obsorber bounce test

rear shocker bump stops in poor condition

rear tyres cracking

wheel trims damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2011 167,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks

engine sump damaged

front tyres cracking heavily, n/s/f and n/s/r tyre on 3mm

poor readings to o/s/r shock obsorber bounce test

rear shocker bump stops in poor condition

rear tyres cracking

wheel trims damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 157,396 miles

Both rear shock absorber buffers deteriorated

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Long handbrake travel

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 157,396 miles

Both rear shock absorber buffers deteriorated

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

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

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

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 148,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 125,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 101,232 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 92,457 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 92,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 92,456 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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X659 GGX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X659 GGX, 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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X659 GGX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 February 2001.

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