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PE51 XUU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,499 mi
Last recorded193,499 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 193,499 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 193,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 174,656 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 174,656 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 156,055 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 156,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 137,122 miles

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

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

air conditioning condensor in poor condition

coolant level low

exhaust centre bracket broken

nearside rear axle bush deteriorated

nearside rear brake disc pitted

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside rear axle bush deteriorated

offside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

turbo boost leak under bonnet

Fail 14 Oct 2010 137,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

air conditioning condensor in poor condition

coolant level low

engine warning light illuminated

exhaust centre bracket broken

nearside rear axle bush deteriorated

nearside rear brake disc pitted

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside rear axle bush deteriorated

offside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

turbo boost leak under bonnet

Pass 22 Oct 2009 118,399 miles

both front lower wish bone bushes cracking

both rear bump stops split

engine oil level to high

power steering hose under bonnet chaffed

rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Oct 2009 118,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front lower wish bone bushes cracking

both rear bump stops split

engine oil level to high

fan belt damper bracket broken and damper leaking

power steering hose under bonnet chaffed

rear brake discs worn

rear no plate water marked

Pass 22 Oct 2008 102,924 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,199 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 75,358 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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PE51 XUU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XUU, 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 XUU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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