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OU51 APV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,463 mi
Last recorded163,463 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 APV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 163,463 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 152,856 miles

Incorrect rating fuse fitted in foglamp

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 152,856 miles

Incorrect rating fuse fitted in foglamp

Pass 28 Nov 2011 142,021 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s wiper blade end split

n/s/f indicator lens missing (covered with clear tape)

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

rear brakes slightly uneven application

Pass 19 Nov 2010 128,129 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 116,152 miles

brake pipes;both front to rear at rear,nearside rear and offside rear are deterioating.

exhaust front section deterioating.

nearside front wishbone;rear bush seperating.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 104,864 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 91,297 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 91,297 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 76,297 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 APV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 APV, 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 APV registered?

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

Is OU51 APV safe to buy?

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