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EX51 XHE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,954 mi
Last recorded169,954 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 169,954 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 164,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 163,723 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 161,857 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 161,857 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 160,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 158,876 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 158,421 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 158,055 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 158,055 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 157,588 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 156,980 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 151,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 143,054 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 143,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 128,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 108,447 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 XHE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

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

Is EX51 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XHE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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