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MX51 USS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,173 mi
Last recorded128,173 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 USS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 128,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 128,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 125,023 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 125,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 122,339 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 119,556 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 119,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 114,092 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2011 104,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 94,839 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,515 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 77,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 77,378 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2007 66,948 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2007 66,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 46,666 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 USS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 USS, 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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What year was MX51 USS registered?

MX51 USS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is MX51 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 USS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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