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EX51 XSY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,911 mi
Last recorded185,911 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 185,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift

offside rear shock absorber cover adrift

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 May 2014 185,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades split

front wipers smear windscreen slightly

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift

offside rear shock absorber cover adrift

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2013 164,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes in very poor condition

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 May 2013 164,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2012 151,337 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs rusty

both rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 142,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four brake discs are in a poor conditiom

nosie wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2011 142,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XSY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

EX51 XSY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is EX51 XSY safe to buy?

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