MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both headlamps broken but still secure
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both headlamps broken but still secure
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine warning lamp on
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
E.M.L light on
N/s/f tyre wearing thin 3.mm
N/s/r light lense damaged
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
N/s/r light cluster lense damaged
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil dipstick tube broken / causing possible oil leak
Oil leak
Rear wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak on engine
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r light lense damaged/cracked
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 XMR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 XMR, 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 XMR registered?
BU51 XMR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2001.
Is BU51 XMR safe to buy?
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