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OU51 XNB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 XNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,426 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,362 miles

child seat fitted

Engine management light on

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 77,362 miles

Emissions not tested unable to keep vehicle engine within specified test range. Engine management light on (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine management light on

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2014 74,536 miles

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

engine check light on

Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,536 miles

engine check light on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,307 miles

engine check light on

Fail 12 Sep 2013 71,307 miles

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

engine check light on

Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,302 miles

engine check light on

front no plate cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2012 68,302 miles

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

engine check light on

front no plate cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,858 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 64,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,007 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 60,007 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 52,291 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,291 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,145 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 46,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,526 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 32,030 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,030 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 XNB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XNB, 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 XNB registered?

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

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