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OU51 DXV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,756 mi
Last recorded159,756 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 DXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 159,756 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Multiple rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 153,553 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 153,553 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 137,488 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 137,148 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 125,568 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 111,439 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,635 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 84,300 miles

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

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 7 May 2011 63,615 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,301 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 51,280 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,906 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,272 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,263 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 45,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 45,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,166 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 DXV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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