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X781 ORP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,962 mi
Last recorded130,962 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX781 ORP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 130,962 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 130,956 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine check light on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 130,389 miles

Emissions CO & LAMBDA readings just with in limits

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

small crack to N/S & O/S windscreen outside the swept area

Fail 8 Feb 2016 130,389 miles

Emissions CO & LAMBDA readings just with in limits

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering rack gaiter insecure N/S & O/S (2.2.D.2d)

small crack to N/S & O/S windscreen outside the swept area

Fail 23 Jan 2016 130,379 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s & o/s front seat belt retracting system slow

Pass 18 Aug 2014 118,270 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 99,383 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,580 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,796 miles

both front tyres wearing low 2mm all over

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,764 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,796 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,060 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,420 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 37,710 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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X781 ORP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X781 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 X781 ORP registered?

X781 ORP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X781 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X781 ORP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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