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OU51 AOT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,147 mi
Last recorded158,147 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 158,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 122,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2010 111,201 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 232,123 miles

near side slight lift in top stut mount

rear number plate damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2009 232,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

near side slight lift in top stut mount

rear number plate damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2008 165,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both lower arm bushes perished

both rear tyres getting low on edges

slight lift in both front top mounts

Pass 3 Jan 2008 165,026 miles

both lower arm bushes perished

both rear tyres getting low on edges

slight lift in both front top mounts

Pass 9 Jan 2007 104,613 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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OU51 AOT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OU51 AOT, 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 OU51 AOT registered?

OU51 AOT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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