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OU51 XAZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,055 mi
Last recorded90,055 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 XAZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,055 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Front both tyres wearing low on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wet inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,509 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Apr 2015 87,509 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Apr 2014 81,781 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate req soon

slight play both front wheels

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,781 miles

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

rear number plate req soon

slight play both front wheels

Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,719 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight side play in both front wheels

Pass 14 Apr 2012 65,273 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

air bag light on

all brake discs rusting

rear no.plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Apr 2011 57,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front discs slightly pitted

both rear discs slightly pitted

hand brake travel req att soon

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,735 miles

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

both front discs slightly pitted

both rear discs slightly pitted

hand brake travel req att soon

Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,574 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,687 miles

o/s mirror glass slight damage

o/s wiper blade slight split

Fail 5 Mar 2008 41,148 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded. slight oil leaks. slight unbonding to front wishbone bushes. slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,148 miles

exhaust corroded. slight oil leaks. slight unbonding to front wishbone bushes. slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,433 miles

Offside Front 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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OU51 XAZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU51 XAZ, 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 OU51 XAZ registered?

OU51 XAZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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