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EX51 XHP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,535 mi
Last recorded137,535 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 137,535 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 128,444 miles

Advancing corrosion to rear coil springs

General corrosion to all metal brake pipes

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Some deterioration to front suspension

Some imbalance to rear brake operation

Fail 8 Aug 2016 128,444 miles

Advancing corrosion to rear coil springs

General corrosion to all metal brake pipes

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some deterioration to front suspension

Some imbalance to rear brake operation

Pass 29 Jul 2015 121,469 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear exhaust mounting brackets

Corrosion to rear subframe and components

Corrosion to under bonnet steel coolant pipes

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/s/r tyre starting to seperate in tread

Slight uneven application to rear brakes

Stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2014 112,415 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear axle beam, coil springs, brake drums and backing plates

Advanced corrosion to suspension arms and hubs

Auxillary drive belt deteriorating

Coolant leak

Corrosion around battery tray

Corrosion to front macpherson strut bodies

Front suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

Various small chips on windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2014 112,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advanced corrosion to rear axle beam, coil springs, brake drums and backing plates

Advanced corrosion to suspension arms and hubs

Auxillary drive belt deteriorating

Both front tyres worn unevenly (alignement)

Coolant leak

Corrosion around battery tray

Corrosion to front macpherson strut bodies

Front suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

N/s/f tyre worn unevenly and close to limits

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Various small chips on windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2013 105,128 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 93,633 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 93,629 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 84,679 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 84,675 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,813 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,720 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 53,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,889 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 26,538 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 XHP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

EX51 XHP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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