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OU51 XGR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,852 mi
Last recorded99,852 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 99,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 99,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 95,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre tread worn to excess on inside edge.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre tread worn to excess on inside edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 90,087 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 90,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2010 83,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 75,245 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 75,245 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre illegal on outside edge.

o/s/f tyre tread worn to excess on inside edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,281 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 56,922 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2005 48,280 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 XGR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGR, 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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OU51 XGR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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