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HX51 EFW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,326 mi
Last recorded172,326 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 EFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 172,326 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 172,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 159,464 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 159,462 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle splash shield (4.1.D.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 150,818 miles

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 2 Apr 2015 142,051 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 142,051 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 133,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 122,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2012 110,510 miles

power steering pipe seeping

Fail 21 Mar 2012 110,510 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

power steering pipe seeping

Pass 21 Mar 2011 100,343 miles

both wiper blades split

Fail 21 Mar 2011 100,343 miles

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 96,188 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 90,278 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 84,356 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,571 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,571 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 72,516 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 67,584 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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HX51 EFW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX51 EFW, 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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HX51 EFW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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