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PE51 XUS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,676 mi
Last recorded158,676 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 XUS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 158,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiperblades split

both rear shock dust covers adrift

Fail 28 Oct 2013 158,676 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiperblades split

both rear shock dust covers adrift

nearside rear brake disc & pad metal-metal

rust lip on both rear brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2012 146,461 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2012 146,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 14,177 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 132,756 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre in poor condician

Pass 4 Nov 2010 132,756 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre in poor condician

Pass 22 Dec 2008 109,533 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 109,533 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 96,486 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

there is a buildup of corrosion on the rear discs edges.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 82,676 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 82,676 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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PE51 XUS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PE51 XUS, 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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PE51 XUS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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