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X965 EEV

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,942 mi
Last recorded152,942 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX965 EEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 152,942 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on the outside

Fail 29 Dec 2014 152,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the outside

Pass 5 Nov 2013 143,838 miles

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

top mounts slight movement-balljoints sliught play-steering arms have slight play-tyres worn on edge-brake pads low

Pass 30 Nov 2012 128,408 miles

1/ front d bushes have slight play. 2/ both track rod ends have slight play. 3/ rear brake pads low.4/ both front suspension top mountings have slight lift.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 106,150 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 106,149 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 81,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 62,617 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 47,331 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,618 miles

front wipers not clearing screen well

Pass 7 Dec 2006 38,793 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 38,793 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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X965 EEV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X965 EEV, 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 X965 EEV registered?

X965 EEV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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