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OU51 XKN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,669 mi
Last recorded117,669 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 XKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 117,669 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 116,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 115,415 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 115,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 112,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 107,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,660 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 90,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 63,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,229 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,532 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 19 Oct 2013 56,532 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,522 miles

front wiper blade rubbers worn

Pass 15 Oct 2011 45,226 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.2mm and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 38,927 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 38,927 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 33,850 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,443 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,535 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,014 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 20,485 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 XKN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XKN, 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 XKN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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