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X76 WCW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,626 mi
Last recorded174,626 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX76 WCW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 174,626 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 May 2014 174,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 162,401 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 162,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 152,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

front brake pads getting worn

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f wing mirror slightly insecure

n/s/f wishbone arm rear bush deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2012 152,557 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

front brake pads getting worn

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f wing mirror slightly insecure

n/s/f wishbone arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2011 136,123 miles

front discs pitted inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2011 136,120 miles

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

front discs pitted inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 131,088 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 120,170 miles

(3.5.1f)The rear service brake pads are worn close to the legal limit

(3.5.1h)The front service brake discs are worn and may soon require renewal

(4.1D1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(8.2.3)The windscreen washers are ready for service

(8.3.1d)The swept area of the windscreen has damage present less than 040mm Diameter

Fail 24 Jan 2009 120,135 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

(3.5.1b)The offside rear parking brake cable outer covering is damaged

(3.5.1f)The rear service brake pads are worn close to the legal limit

(3.5.1h)The front service brake discs are worn and may soon require renewal

(4.1D1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(8.2.3)The windscreen washers are ready for service

(8.3.1d)The swept area of the windscreen has damage present less than 040mm Diameter

Pass 5 Jan 2008 107,812 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 99,244 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 89,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 89,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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X76 WCW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X76 WCW, 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 X76 WCW registered?

X76 WCW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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