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X858 MFL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

197,286 mi
Last recorded197,286 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX858 MFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 197,286 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 197,285 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 190,579 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 190,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 182,575 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 182,575 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 171,851 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 171,851 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 154,426 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 154,414 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 146,905 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 129,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on

Exhaust centre section bracket broken

Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded. Strongly advise replacement

Offside rear door does not open from outside

Smoke coming from engine bay during emissions test

Wipers smearing screen slightly

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2006 129,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on

Exhaust centre section bracket broken

Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded. Strongly advise replacement

Offside rear door does not open from outside

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Smoke coming from engine bay during emissions test

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers smearing screen slightly

oil leak

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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X858 MFL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X858 MFL, 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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X858 MFL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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