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EX51 XHB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,898 mi
Last recorded189,898 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 189,898 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 184,050 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD SECTION AND REARS WORN AND CRACKED ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 174,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2014 165,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front of vehicle, no sharp edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 153,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 153,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 139,142 miles

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 11 Aug 2011 128,135 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 127,879 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 117,875 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 117,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 108,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 97,840 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 85,546 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 72,837 miles

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

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 XHB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHB, 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 EX51 XHB registered?

EX51 XHB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EX51 XHB safe to buy?

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