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NX51 OVU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,256 mi
Last recorded123,256 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 OVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 123,256 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 123,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 111,186 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 28 Oct 2016 111,186 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 102,247 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,553 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 92,553 miles

Nearside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 83,047 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 83,047 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,018 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorated

centre exhaust support bracket weld broken

front washers poor supply to screen-need adjusting

slight wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2012 74,018 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust support bracket weld broken

centre exhaust box deteriorated

front washers poor supply to screen-need adjusting

slight wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,972 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,631 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,757 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 53,755 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,700 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,618 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,964 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 30,196 miles

both rear tyres getting low

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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NX51 OVU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NX51 OVU, 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 NX51 OVU registered?

NX51 OVU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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