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X847 XUM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,164 mi
Last recorded139,164 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX847 XUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 139,164 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 139,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 131,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewall

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 14 Dec 2012 131,104 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewall

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 29 Dec 2011 122,688 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 122,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 111,441 miles

nearside rear brake disc is sligfhtly pitted

offside rear brake disc is slightly pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 100,027 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 99,961 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt not tested, child seat fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2008 92,892 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and n/s outer wall deteriorated.

Fail 5 Dec 2008 92,827 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front tyres wearing low and n/s outer wall deteriorated.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 83,601 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 83,529 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/s steering rack boot outer clip requires further tightening as water entering.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 70,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 70,990 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 60,361 miles

Front disc pads wearing low.

N/s/r brake binding slightly. Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

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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X847 XUM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 X847 XUM, 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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X847 XUM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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