MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
abs light flickered on and off during brake test advise further inspection
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
unknown light on dash and airbag light on test failure soon
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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OU51 XGL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 OU51 XGL, 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 XGL registered?
OU51 XGL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2001.
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