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OU51 XOL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,833 mi
Last recorded134,833 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 XOL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 134,833 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 130,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 124,846 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 124,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 121,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 121,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 113,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 107,617 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 95,685 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,294 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 86,463 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust middle box bracket deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 15 Feb 2016 86,463 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front to middle clamp and hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Jan 2015 79,149 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,956 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,615 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,702 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,533 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,533 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 45,877 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,707 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 39,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine revs serging on emissions check sending gas readings up and down,which could be the cause of lambda reading fail

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,905 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 30,608 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

mobile phone holder in drivers view removed after test

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,608 miles

mobile phone holder in drivers view removed after test

Pass 26 Aug 2006 27,697 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 XOL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

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

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