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HX51 OAV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,681 mi
Last recorded125,681 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 OAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 125,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 119,465 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 119,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 110,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 110,037 miles

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Excessive corrosion (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Excessive corrosion (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 109,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected axle excessive corrosion (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected axle excessive corrosion (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2017 105,056 miles

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 engine ()

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight oil leak @engine

Pass 12 Nov 2015 96,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,913 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 91,913 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,159 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake disc have slight corrosion on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 78,608 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,892 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2010 71,892 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,293 miles

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

oil leak

rear number plate

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,202 miles

front inner pads wearing thin

front tyres worn slightly on edges

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,653 miles

engine management light on

inspect rear brakes(noisey)

oil leak

rear number plate

Fail 12 Nov 2007 49,653 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

inspect rear brakes(noisey)

oil leak

rear number plate

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,501 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 33,968 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 OAV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HX51 OAV, 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 OAV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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