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HX51 OAY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,175 mi
Last recorded181,175 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 OAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 181,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 174,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 174,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 165,760 miles

Advise cut on nearside front tyre outer wall however cords not showing .

Advise uneven wear on both front tyre plus close to limit .

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2018 165,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement park quadrant at caliper. (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Advise cut on nearside front tyre outer wall however cords not showing .

Advise unable to fully inspect nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding .

Advise uneven wear on both front tyre plus close to limit .

Pass 28 Mar 2017 160,996 miles

Engine management lamp on

Front Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2017 160,995 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Engine management lamp on

Front Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 156,997 miles

Front Exhaust heatshield insecre

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

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

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

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 156,962 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Engine management lamp on

Front Exhaust heatshield insecre

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

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

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

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 153,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Wipers slow

Fail 4 Apr 2015 153,695 miles

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

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

Electrical burning smell and wiring hot to fuse box on battery

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Wipers slow

Pass 9 Oct 2013 146,911 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 137,582 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 129,548 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 123,537 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 107,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 81,417 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 65,632 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,213 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 42,641 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 OAY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 OAY, 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 OAY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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