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OU51 JHO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,061 mi
Last recorded177,061 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 JHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 177,061 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 170,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 163,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front sub frame is damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 163,676 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front sub frame is damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 156,438 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Slight knock/play in steering. Unable to isolate to either rack inner joint or coupling

Front Water/oil leak - not excessive

Fail 17 Sep 2018 156,438 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Slight knock/play in steering. Unable to isolate to either rack inner joint or coupling

Front Water/oil leak - not excessive

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 156,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak Constant water/oil mix drip ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Constant dripping of oil/water mix (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting has excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering joint slight knocking. Unable to isolate to UJ or other component

Fail 7 Sep 2018 156,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak Constant water/oil mix drip ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Constant dripping of oil/water mix (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting has excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering joint slight knocking. Unable to isolate to UJ or other component

Pass 14 Nov 2016 140,471 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 127,829 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 101,389 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 95,962 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,500 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,793 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,506 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,003 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 53,938 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 42,647 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 JHO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JHO, 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 JHO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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