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OU51 XCL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,588 mi
Last recorded57,588 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 XCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,912 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 48,912 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,501 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,982 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,468 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 19,982 miles

Exhaust center pipe braket broken off, but still supported

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

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 XCL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU51 XCL registered?

OU51 XCL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is OU51 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 XCL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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