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MX51 UOU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,468 mi
Last recorded222,468 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 222,468 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 222,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 219,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flexi pipe) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 219,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flexi pipe) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 218,531 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 218,531 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 206,996 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 206,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nsf drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 192,086 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre cracking on tread.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 176,217 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 176,217 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort 0 readings (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort low readings (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 171,098 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 171,095 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 148,654 miles

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

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

front exhaust flex has slight blow

Fail 21 Oct 2014 148,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flex has slight blow

Pass 11 Sep 2013 130,563 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 124,150 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 115,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 105,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

two bulbs out in center stop light

Fail 23 Sep 2009 95,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 95,526 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,002 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 72,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 60,643 miles

two bulbs out in center stop light

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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MX51 UOU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX51 UOU, 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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MX51 UOU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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