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OU51 DXT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,291 mi
Last recorded81,291 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 DXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2015 81,291 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,291 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,044 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 75,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 69,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,367 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 59,019 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 79,629 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 74,069 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 68,746 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,568 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 59,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 59,110 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,950 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 DXT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DXT, 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 DXT registered?

OU51 DXT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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