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2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,224 mi
Last recorded127,224 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 NUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 127,224 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate sligt deterioted

Fail 14 Jan 2012 127,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate sligt deterioted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 116,195 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 101,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 99,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine magament light on

Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,205 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

engine magament light on

Pass 27 Jan 2009 84,371 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,421 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 70,421 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,397 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2006 48,795 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 NUM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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