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EX51 XHG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,438 mi
Last recorded58,438 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 58,438 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 58,438 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated not opening (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/80/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,373 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 50,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished - advise replacement

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,619 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs

engine managment light on

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2012 40,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion on front brake discs

engine managment light on

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,743 miles

Fast idle could not be held between 2500rpm & 3000rpm for test purposes fast idle checked at 3500rpm using vehicle tachometer.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 36,743 miles

Fast idle could not be held between 2500rpm & 3000rpm for test purposes fast idle checked at 3500rpm using vehicle tachometer.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,928 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 33,927 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 29,921 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 29,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,747 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 24,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,436 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 XHG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

EX51 XHG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is EX51 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XHG shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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