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DX51 UBN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,438 mi
Last recorded203,438 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 UBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 203,438 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 203,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 187,108 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 187,108 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 172,376 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 172,372 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

stop lights intermittant[switch]

Pass 27 Oct 2010 154,937 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 154,936 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 140,804 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 140,782 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 124,599 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 124,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 109,031 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 90,215 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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DX51 UBN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DX51 UBN, 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 DX51 UBN registered?

DX51 UBN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is DX51 UBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 UBN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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