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OU51 XOW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,167 mi
Last recorded102,167 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 XOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 102,167 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Engine management light on

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2013 94,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear coil springs slightly rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,028 miles

both front tyres wearing on egdes tread not cut as deep

Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,789 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,526 miles

brakes noisy

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,084 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 61,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine speed rev poor control

Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wiper split

Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2006 34,508 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XOW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

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

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