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BU51 XLG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,293 mi
Last recorded78,293 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 78,293 miles

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

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Fail 2 Feb 2011 78,291 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,527 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 58,822 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 54,349 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,530 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 42,049 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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BU51 XLG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU51 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

BU51 XLG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is BU51 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 XLG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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