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OU51 XCZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

281,729 mi
Last recorded281,729 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 XCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 281,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childseats fitted to centre and n/s/rear

o/s and n/s/front drpo links worn

o/s/front inner driveshaft joint worn

rear shockabsorbers becoming worn

Fail 30 Apr 2010 281,729 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childseats fitted to centre and n/s/rear

o/s and n/s/front drpo links worn

o/s/front inner driveshaft joint worn

rear shockabsorbers becoming worn

Pass 1 May 2009 278,753 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 230,415 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 180,697 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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OU51 XCZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

OU51 XCZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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