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X886 SOJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,535 mi
Last recorded151,535 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX886 SOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 151,535 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 151,535 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements 46% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 128,637 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 128,635 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 73% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,727 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 120,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 114,072 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 106,460 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 101,479 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 95,376 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,607 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,755 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,283 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,307 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,461 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,827 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 57,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,772 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 33,812 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X886 SOJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X886 SOJ, 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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X886 SOJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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