MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,438 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air bag light stays on indicating a fault in the system
rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust covers loose
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag light stays on indicating a fault in the system
rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust covers loose
air bag light stays on indicating a fault in the system
front registration plate damaged but still secure and legible
rear nearside shock absorber dust cover loose
tail gate wiper blade deteriorating
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
air bag light stays on indicating a fault in the system
front registration plate damaged but still secure and legible
rear nearside shock absorber dust cover loose
tail gate wiper blade deteriorating
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light stays on indicating a fault in the system
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light stays on indicating a fault in the system
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light indicates a fault in the system
front registration plate cracked across the digits but still secure and legible
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light indicates a fault in the system
front registration plate cracked across the digits but still secure and legible
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside door mirror slightly damaged
offside front seat belt buckle has an internal spring broken but still functions ok.
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside door mirror slightly damaged
offside front seat belt buckle has an internal spring broken but still functions ok.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light stays on indicating a fault in the system
engine sump leaking oil
front registration plate cracked across the digits but still secure and legible
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning lamp staying on
engine sump plug leaking oil
front offside door mirror plastic outer cover damaged slightly
front registration plate cracked but still secure and legible
Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
air bag warning lamp staying on
engine sump plug leaking oil
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front offside door mirror outer cover damaged slightly
front registration plate cracked but still secure and legible
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX51 XHC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 EX51 XHC, 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 XHC registered?
EX51 XHC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is EX51 XHC safe to buy?
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