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HX51 OCJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

157,765 mi
Last recorded157,765 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 157,765 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

UNDERSHEILDS FITTED

Fail 9 Mar 2016 157,756 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

UNDERSHEILDS FITTED

Fail 27 Feb 2015 145,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres worn on the insides

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 27 Feb 2015 145,979 miles

front tyres worn on the insides

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 18 Feb 2014 137,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 131,906 miles

all rear seats folded down

Fail 12 Mar 2013 131,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear seats folded down

Pass 29 Aug 2012 126,399 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 126,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 115,067 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2011 115,067 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2009 93,675 miles

General rust under vehicle

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 84,993 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 84,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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 22 Nov 2007 76,400 miles

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

Front bumper and under tray damaged

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 76,400 miles

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

Front bumper and under tray damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 68,729 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 68,729 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 57,990 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 57,990 miles

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

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

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 OCJ 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 55%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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