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OU51 NVR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,728 mi
Last recorded103,728 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 103,728 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 102,304 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,438 miles

after market rear anti roll bar rubbing on axle beam spring seat

Pass 7 Nov 2022 97,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 97,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Possible self level fault (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,415 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Dip beam slightly fluctuating up and down, indicating possible fault with headlamp auto adjust servo

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust pipe rubber broken (2nd one in from rear) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 94,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Dip beam slightly fluctuating up and down, indicating possible fault with headlamp auto adjust servo

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust pipe rubber broken (2nd one in from rear) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 90,916 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 87,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 75,224 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,440 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 64,440 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,233 miles

Front plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,964 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,133 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 337,483 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 337,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,882 miles

front discs inners rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,423 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,842 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,519 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,333 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,414 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 NVR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 NVR, 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 NVR registered?

OU51 NVR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is OU51 NVR safe to buy?

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