MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,989 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
tow bar fitted.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
tow bar fitted.
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
tow bar fitted.
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in n/s rack
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in n/s rack
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate cracked
slight play in nearside of steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate cracked
slight play in nearside of steering rack
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front number plate cracked
not all bulbs on centre stop light working
slight play in nearside of steering rack
front number plate cracked
not all bulbs on centre stop light working
slight play in nearside of steering rack
one bulb not working on centre stop light
slight play in nearside of steering rack
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
one bulb not working on centre stop light
slight play in nearside of steering rack
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt
slight crack in front number plate
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 XLF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BU51 XLF, 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 BU51 XLF registered?
BU51 XLF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2001.
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