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X746 ORP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,122 mi
Last recorded86,122 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX746 ORP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front wing body panel corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,089 miles

Ball joint has slight play offside steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion both front wings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

uneven tread wear to both front tyre's

Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,260 miles

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

both front wipers starting to split

fuel cap not of genuine type

Fail 27 Jan 2017 81,260 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers starting to split

fuel cap not of genuine type

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,685 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 75,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,198 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,413 miles

slight play in n/s steering

Fail 24 Jan 2013 70,411 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)

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

o/s/f indicator lens missing

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,951 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 65,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,089 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 13 Jan 2011 61,083 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,051 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 55,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 45,081 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,553 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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X746 ORP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X746 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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X746 ORP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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