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MX51 UPE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,174 mi
Last recorded168,174 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 168,174 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 154,279 miles

Exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Oil leak

Passenger sun viser is Lois but can be sequestered in the top position

Under body corrosion

Both front drop links slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2017 154,260 miles

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

Oil leak

Exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Passenger sun viser is Lois but can be sequestered in the top position

Under body corrosion

Both front drop links slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2016 145,959 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 145,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 135,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wing indicator lens missing orange bulb fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 131,206 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 120,808 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 120,808 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 118,398 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 118,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 103,610 miles

handbrake

Fail 4 Oct 2010 103,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

handbrake

Fail 22 Sep 2009 94,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 78,151 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,125 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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MX51 UPE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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