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CN51 UOY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,444 mi
Last recorded234,444 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 UOY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 234,444 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2017 234,438 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2016 227,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 219,735 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 219,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 211,858 miles

alternator belt perished

exhaust squeaking

front arb bushes worn

offside front indicater lense broken

offside rear tyre close to limit

starter motor worn

Fail 7 Nov 2014 211,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

alternator belt perished

bottom intercooler pipe insecure

exhaust squeaking

front arb bushes worn

offside front indicater lense broken

offside rear tyre close to limit

service light on

starter motor worn

Pass 13 Nov 2013 201,259 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 192,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 183,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 174,706 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 174,703 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2009 164,582 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 164,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 149,175 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 149,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 132,490 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 110,677 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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CN51 UOY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CN51 UOY, 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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CN51 UOY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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