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DX51 XOF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,461 mi
Last recorded212,461 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XOF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 212,461 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 198,849 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 198,844 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 May 2008 180,920 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 159,119 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 146,960 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 XOF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX51 XOF, 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 XOF registered?

DX51 XOF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is DX51 XOF safe to buy?

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