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X833 KET

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

203,039 mi
Last recorded203,039 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX833 KET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 203,039 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 203,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 201,492 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 200,026 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 10 Jan 2014 200,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Jan 2013 197,862 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 197,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 192,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2010 180,811 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 168,354 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 168,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 154,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 134,651 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 134,651 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 116,938 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 116,938 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear bump stops damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2006 98,509 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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X833 KET is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X833 KET, 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 X833 KET registered?

X833 KET is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X833 KET shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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