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OU51 XMO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,457 mi
Last recorded174,457 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 174,457 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 168,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 162,865 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 162,848 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 157,365 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 150,803 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 142,566 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)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 142,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 132,121 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 122,018 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 113,212 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 113,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 108,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 108,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate water marked.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 101,099 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 96,865 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 92,961 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 XMO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XMO, 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 XMO registered?

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

Is OU51 XMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 XMO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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