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X896 SOJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,410 mi
Last recorded117,410 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 SOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 115,308 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 109,434 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 109,434 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 107,070 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,681 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 104,681 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,618 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack tie rod has a slight play.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 92,671 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,133 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,654 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 83,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,916 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,702 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 69,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,507 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,597 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 56,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,871 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 48,871 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,565 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,281 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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X896 SOJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X896 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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X896 SOJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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