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X971 LHP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,072 mi
Last recorded101,072 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 LHP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 101,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak from radiator level on min

e.m.light on

engine oil leaks

rear brake disc's badly pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 98,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear brake disc,s heavily worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to nearside rear door

Pass 23 Nov 2009 90,426 miles

centre pipe mount broken away

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn to legal limit(strong advise)

rear brake discs corroding

slight oil stains on engine

very slight play in front suspesnion leg top mounts

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2009 90,426 miles

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

centre pipe mount broken away

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn to legal limit(strong advise)

rear brake discs corroding

slight oil stains on engine

very slight play in front suspesnion leg top mounts

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,600 miles

engine oil stained - rocker cover gasket leaking

exhaust corroded and centre pipe bracket broken

slight play in rack

Fail 1 Dec 2008 79,600 miles

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

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

engine oil stained - rocker cover gasket leaking

exhaust corroded and centre pipe bracket broken

slight play in rack

Fail 5 Dec 2007 67,294 miles

engine oil stained

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

exhaust system corroded and centre mounting has become detached - still secure!

oil filter weeping oil from seal

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight pulse from both front brakes

Pass 5 Dec 2007 67,294 miles

engine oil stained

exhaust system corroded and centre mounting has become detached - still secure!

oil filter weeping oil from seal

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight pulse from both front brakes

Pass 21 Dec 2006 51,460 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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X971 LHP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X971 LHP, 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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X971 LHP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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