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BU51 XMV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,022 mi
Last recorded133,022 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 133,022 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rack end slight play

Fail 25 May 2011 133,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rack end slight play

Pass 5 May 2010 114,667 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 114,667 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 101,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 101,771 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,359 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 82,084 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 82,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,274 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 XMV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XMV, 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 XMV registered?

BU51 XMV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is BU51 XMV safe to buy?

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