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OU51 XLG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,324 mi
Last recorded110,324 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 XLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 110,324 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 110,324 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle in op (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 106,436 miles

o/s/f seatbelt buckle not functioing as intended but securing & releasing fully

Fail 23 Jan 2015 106,436 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 30 Jan 2014 103,076 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 103,075 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,783 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 85,106 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,243 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 77,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,401 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 57,091 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006

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 XLG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

OU51 XLG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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