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X743 ORP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,225 mi
Last recorded134,225 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX743 ORP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 134,225 miles

exhaust rattle

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

mil light on

n/s/f tyre on limit

windscreen cracked

wipers smear

Fail 24 Jun 2017 134,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

exhaust rattle

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

mil light on

n/s/f tyre on limit

windscreen cracked

wipers smear

Pass 24 Jun 2016 128,250 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 124,114 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust blow

wipers smear screen

Fail 24 Jun 2015 124,114 miles

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust blow

wipers smear screen

Pass 11 Feb 2014 116,501 miles

slight binding to rear brakes

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 111,223 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2012 102,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,510 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 94,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 89,014 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 72,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

management lamp on

o/s inner cv boot leaking

Fail 21 Jan 2008 72,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

management lamp on

o/s inner cv boot leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2007 63,045 miles

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

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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X743 ORP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X743 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 X743 ORP registered?

X743 ORP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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