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X796 ORP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,312 mi
Last recorded212,312 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 ORP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 212,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Aug 2014 200,721 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 200,721 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 183,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bolt missing out off nearside rear abs sensor

incorrect bolt fitted to offside front caliper

Fail 1 Aug 2013 183,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bolt missing out off nearside rear abs sensor

incorrect bolt fitted to offside front caliper

nearside front brake pad wires inscure

oil leaks

Pass 16 Aug 2012 165,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 165,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 152,889 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 152,889 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 149,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 147,905 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 144,495 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 136,196 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 124,828 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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X796 ORP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X796 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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X796 ORP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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