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OU51 XEH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,795 mi
Last recorded165,795 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 XEH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 165,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 156,571 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 156,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 145,093 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise nearside front indicator lens slight cracked

advise rear wiper blade (arm missing)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 145,093 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise nearside front indicator lens slight cracked

advise rear wiper blade (arm missing)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 134,850 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 124,540 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 112,826 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 112,826 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 101,369 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 82,278 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 72,081 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 55,698 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 XEH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

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

Is OU51 XEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 XEH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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