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EX51 XJL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,678 mi
Last recorded82,678 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,678 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 82,678 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,632 miles

centre exhaust mount is corroded but exhaust is supported

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,990 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,278 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 61,278 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,860 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,572 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 44,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,676 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 33,855 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 33,855 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XJL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

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

Is EX51 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XJL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 XJL have outstanding finance?

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