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VX51 UEO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

201,983 mi
Last recorded201,983 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 UEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 201,983 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm, rear mounting bush showing signs of deterioration. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip on edge of zone A in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 185,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Light damage to near side outer sill panel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 2.0mm on center tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm on center tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 165,302 miles

Could not check rear seat belts as seats folded down

EML On

Fail 30 Sep 2016 165,302 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Could not check rear seat belts as seats folded down

EML On

Pass 1 Oct 2015 149,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 140,740 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

front windscreen cracked, not in drivers veiw

Pass 9 Sep 2013 134,845 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 130,154 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 130,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 124,421 miles

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

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

slight play in N/S steering rack end

Pass 1 Oct 2010 118,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 112,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,771 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,083 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,173 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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VX51 UEO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VX51 UEO, 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 VX51 UEO registered?

VX51 UEO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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