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EX51 XGW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,614 mi
Last recorded147,614 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 147,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 129,747 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 111,625 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 111,623 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 111,542 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Banjo connection to caliper leaking . (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken off but still supporting exhaust . (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside brake effort much lower than offside brake effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Significant play .

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes either side of flexi . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner to outer sill . (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe on axle to flexi corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bump stop broken .

Pass 14 Nov 2022 107,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight bind on rear nearside brake

Pass 15 Nov 2021 104,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 99,166 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 96,954 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,210 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,799 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,816 miles

lower front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,130 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,784 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,701 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 67,631 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,930 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,082 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,653 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,932 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 45,932 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOPS SPLIT

Pass 19 Oct 2005 39,180 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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EX51 XGW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX51 XGW, 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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EX51 XGW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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