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X969 HVL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,043 mi
Last recorded146,043 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX969 HVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 146,043 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 146,043 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 127,425 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 122,362 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,199 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,896 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,092 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 96,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,759 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 89,759 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,425 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,684 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,612 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front seat belts slow to retract X2

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 56,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front seat belts slow to retract X2

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 48,694 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 42,099 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,177 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 23,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,726 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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X969 HVL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X969 HVL, 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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X969 HVL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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