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X898 WFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,340 mi
Last recorded45,340 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 WFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,340 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 45,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,230 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 42,230 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,879 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,452 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,148 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,992 miles

unable to test nearside front and all rear seats.seats full of items

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,087 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,535 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,192 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,618 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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X898 WFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X898 WFC, 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 X898 WFC registered?

X898 WFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X898 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X898 WFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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