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OU51 XLH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

204,479 mi
Last recorded204,479 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 204,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 191,163 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 181,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 169,351 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 159,563 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 148,298 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 148,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 137,684 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 124,776 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 113,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 91,633 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,454 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,616 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,103 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,839 miles

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

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

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 XLH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

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

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