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X899 MSR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

204,579 mi
Last recorded204,579 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 MSR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 204,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 204,577 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 199,308 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 199,306 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 192,969 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 192,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 187,020 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 187,020 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 182,840 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 179,246 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 179,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 175,715 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 175,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 172,568 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 167,545 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 163,389 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 163,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 159,039 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 154,832 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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X899 MSR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X899 MSR, 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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X899 MSR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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