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OU51 NTV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,072 mi
Last recorded154,072 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 NTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 154,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 154,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 134,751 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 134,751 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 127,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 126,530 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 114,319 miles

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

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 114,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 100,596 miles

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 88,255 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Nov 2009 88,160 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Nov 2008 76,654 miles

exhaustvery rusty in places, nsf tyre treads well worn, headlamp aims jusy within set limits.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 71,741 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,719 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 52,786 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 NTV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NTV, 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 NTV registered?

OU51 NTV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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