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X879 LHP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,960 mi
Last recorded114,960 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 LHP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 114,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 114,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 105,824 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 90,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 90,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,782 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,650 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 51,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2006 43,170 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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X879 LHP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X879 LHP, 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 X879 LHP registered?

X879 LHP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X879 LHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X879 LHP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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