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X789 LLX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,024 mi
Last recorded168,024 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 LLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 168,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 163,689 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2017 163,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexi to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2016 158,448 miles

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Offside Rear coil spring broken still seated corretly

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 158,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Offside Rear coil spring broken still seated corretly

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 154,516 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 149,821 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 144,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 144,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 138,754 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 119,557 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 105,028 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 77,514 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 77,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,026 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside washer jet not as standard

Fail 17 Sep 2007 57,026 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside washer jet not as standard

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,824 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 36,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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X789 LLX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X789 LLX, 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 X789 LLX registered?

X789 LLX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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