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OU51 KRN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,982 mi
Last recorded125,982 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 125,982 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front service brake slightly lagging in operation.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 125,901 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front service brake slightly lagging in operation.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 107,930 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft rubbing anti roll bar

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box rubbing boot floor

Fail 11 Oct 2018 107,924 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front drive shaft rubbing anti roll bar

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box rubbing boot floor

Pass 4 Jul 2017 120,601 miles

Oil leak sump area ()

rear metal brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Jan 2015 111,317 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 105,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp staying on.

n/s front brake disc slightly corroded and scored.

n/s headlamp washer missing.

n/s rear brake disc starting to corrode.

o/s front tyre sidewall heavily perished, no cord exposed.

o/s rear brake disc starting to corrode.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 95,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp staying on.

n/s front brake disc slightly corroded and scored.

n/s headlamp washer missing.

n/s rear brake disc starting to corrode.

o/s front tyre sidewall heavily perished, no cord exposed.

o/s rear brake disc starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 92,856 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 86,970 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 86,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 82,067 miles

E/M/L on.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 82,067 miles

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

E/M/L on.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,767 miles

advisory from test no 234092637208 still stand

Fail 20 Aug 2007 74,602 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,019 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 KRN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KRN, 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 KRN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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