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X789 ORP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

44,716 mi
Last recorded44,716 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 ORP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 44,716 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 43,444 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 43,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 41,486 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 39,271 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 37,828 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 35,987 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,438 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 34,398 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 32,364 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 30,645 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 28,497 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 26,688 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2014 25,585 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 24,619 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,178 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,073 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 18,482 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 16,867 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,222 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,861 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 11,461 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 9,608 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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X789 ORP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X789 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 X789 ORP registered?

X789 ORP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X789 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X789 ORP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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