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OU51 XHS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,908 mi
Last recorded89,908 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 89,908 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel long

offside handbrake outer cable damaged

rear brakes noisey

Pass 12 Nov 2007 80,442 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres worn low on edge

nearside wiper blade splitting

Fail 12 Nov 2007 80,442 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres worn low on edge

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 13 Nov 2006 68,025 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 68,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

passengers side door mirror cracked

slight imbalance in rear brakes †

Pass 15 Nov 2005 56,405 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 XHS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

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

Is OU51 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 XHS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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