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CU51 HCH

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

369,582 mi
Last recorded369,582 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 HCH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 369,582 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f lower arm front anchor bolt spot welded to bed

Fail 6 Jan 2010 369,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f lower arm front anchor bolt spot welded to bed

Pass 5 Jan 2009 335,310 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 335,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 293,136 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 293,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 252,167 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 252,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 210,302 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 210,269 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CU51 HCH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CU51 HCH, 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 CU51 HCH registered?

CU51 HCH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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