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X737 ORP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,768 mi
Last recorded72,768 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX737 ORP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 72,768 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 61,800 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Aug 2024 58,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 49,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 40,739 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 35,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shockers and axle starting to corrode

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 30,297 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 24,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,540 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 18,081 miles

both rear brakes light grabs

rear exhaust box deterioating

Fail 15 Apr 2017 18,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear brakes light grabs

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,406 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 16,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,893 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,904 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 14,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 13,478 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 13,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,710 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 11,304 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,121 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2007 7,784 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2006 6,579 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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X737 ORP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 X737 ORP, 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 X737 ORP registered?

X737 ORP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X737 ORP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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