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OU51 XHX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,646 mi
Last recorded147,646 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 XHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 147,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 144,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 144,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 141,336 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 136,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 134,725 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 134,725 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 128,624 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,293 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 121,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,538 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,900 miles

front and rear registration plates poor condition

front wipers poor

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2014 102,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front and rear registration plates poor condition

front wipers poor

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush poor condition

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Fail 22 Feb 2013 95,227 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated

Rear tyres worn on inner and outter edges

undertray damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,227 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated

Rear tyres worn on inner and outter edges

undertray damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2012 87,480 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

small leak from front pipe of exhaust , corroded / holed

Pass 3 Feb 2012 87,480 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

small leak from front pipe of exhaust , corroded / holed

Pass 2 Feb 2011 81,373 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 81,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 74,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,383 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

anti roll bar bushes worn

centre exhaust pipe bracket partially broken

lens missing from nearside front indicator

nearside wishbone rear bush deteriorated

offside rear suspension bumpstop perished

offside wishbone rear bush deteriorated and starting to seperate

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

windscreen wiper blades split[clearing screen to provide adequate view of the road]

Pass 31 Jan 2008 58,836 miles

Both front inner rear wishbone bushes starting to perish.

Cat coroding.

Centre and rear exhaust mounts coroding.

Centre section of front sub-frame partially damaged.

Front bottom valance damaged.

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to babyseat fitted.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm. Offside rear tyre worn to 3.5mm. Both tyres starting to perish on outer tyre walls.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wingmirror outer casing damaged.

Rear numberplate starting to discolour.

Slight dent in offside rear inner tyre wall.

Slight play in both front top shocker mounts.

Slight travel on handbrake.

Small stonechips found across windscreen.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 58,836 miles

Both front inner rear wishbone bushes starting to perish.

Cat coroding.

Centre and rear exhaust mounts coroding.

Centre section of front sub-frame partially damaged.

Front bottom valance damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to babyseat fitted.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm. Offside rear tyre worn to 3.5mm. Both tyres starting to perish on outer tyre walls.

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside wingmirror outer casing damaged.

Rear numberplate starting to discolour.

Slight dent in offside rear inner tyre wall.

Slight play in both front top shocker mounts.

Slight travel on handbrake.

Small stonechips found across windscreen.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,146 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT STRAPPED IN POSITION

Fail 26 Oct 2006 48,146 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT STRAPPED IN POSITION

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XHX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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