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OU51 DYP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,293 mi
Last recorded131,293 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 DYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 131,293 miles

Engine warning light on.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 131,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad warning light on.

Engine warning light on.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 125,906 miles

2x front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 22 Nov 2016 125,906 miles

2x front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 119,530 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 115,354 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 109,622 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2012 109,622 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2011 103,714 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 103,714 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 97,417 miles

all four discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 82,094 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,398 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 68,855 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 DYP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc 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 DYP, 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 DYP registered?

OU51 DYP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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The MOT history for OU51 DYP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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