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HX51 OBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

140,839 mi
Last recorded140,839 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 OBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 140,839 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Drivers front seat belt stalk is faulty but can get to work

Fail 18 Oct 2017 140,838 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe burst (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 134,206 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 134,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 124,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 124,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 115,877 miles

Drivers seat belt,need to press button to clip in...but works ok

Fail 1 Oct 2014 115,877 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 110,497 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 110,497 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 105,835 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 105,835 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,363 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 100,363 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 93,632 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 93,632 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front brakes are worn

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 85,732 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 85,732 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 76,830 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 67,308 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,139 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 56,139 miles

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

Offside front seatbelt buckle difficult to lock

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 43,796 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 OBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OBW, 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 OBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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