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OU51 XPA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,494 mi
Last recorded130,494 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 XPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 130,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 125,105 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 119,373 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 115,982 miles

both side rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2015 115,982 miles

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

both side rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,923 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 100,749 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,531 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,053 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,933 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,815 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,734 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 57,243 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 XPA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU51 XPA registered?

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

Is OU51 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 XPA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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