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OU51 AOX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,396 mi
Last recorded200,396 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 200,396 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 200,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 184,312 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 184,312 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 167,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Nearside rear bump stop broken.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on both edges.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear bump stop deteriorated.

Slight judder on front brakes

Slight judder on offside rear brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded near to joints to rear brake flexi hoses.

offside front tyre worn low on both edges.

Fail 9 Aug 2014 167,116 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Nearside rear bump stop broken.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on both edges.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear bump stop deteriorated.

Slight judder on front brakes

Slight judder on offside rear brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded near to joints to rear brake flexi hoses.

offside front tyre worn low on both edges.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 150,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 129,639 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Spare tyre tread low.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 109,618 miles

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

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

offside mirror damaged

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,561 miles

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

offside door mirror glass cracked but not affecting view

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 74,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 63,610 miles

front brake discs starting to wear/lip

nearside rear tyre 2 mmtread (getting low)

offside rear and both front tyres 3mm tread (getting low)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,102 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 46,162 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 46,160 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 44,256 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 AOX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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