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HX51 TNL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,363 mi
Last recorded204,363 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 TNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 204,363 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

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

Pass 4 May 2018 192,186 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2018 192,186 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2017 180,552 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 May 2017 180,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2016 169,419 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 169,419 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 152,924 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 140,777 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2013 129,361 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 117,872 miles

all four tyres wearing to edges

Fail 10 May 2012 117,872 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

all four tyres wearing to edges

Pass 6 May 2011 106,652 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 95,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,489 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 82,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2008 70,587 miles

o/s front tyre wearing slightly low on inside edge

Pass 17 May 2007 60,084 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,451 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 57,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 TNL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TNL, 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 TNL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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