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MU51 OGT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,057 mi
Last recorded227,057 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 OGT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 227,057 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 227,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 225,119 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 118,251 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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MU51 OGT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MU51 OGT, 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 MU51 OGT registered?

MU51 OGT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is MU51 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 OGT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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