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OU51 JHK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,139 mi
Last recorded159,139 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 JHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 159,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 159,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs/fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears and small cuts /perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 157,359 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 155,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 154,121 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 152,285 miles

Nearside Front INNER TRACK ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 148,643 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 146,179 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 138,432 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 126,685 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 116,857 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 109,912 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 97,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine warning light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Dec 2013 97,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 93,018 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 93,016 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,037 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 89,037 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,253 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 78,820 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 78,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 73,515 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 73,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 66,637 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,130 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted in rear - visual inspection of seat belt only!

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,185 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 44,667 miles

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

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 JHK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 JHK, 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 JHK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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