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OU51 NZM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

256,186 mi
Last recorded256,186 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 NZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 256,186 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 246,594 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2016 246,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 235,221 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 235,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre nail in edge

Pass 20 Aug 2014 217,785 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 217,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 202,895 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 202,885 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 186,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 170,077 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 155,178 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 155,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 136,024 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 123,135 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 123,102 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 109,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,085 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 76,195 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 NZM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NZM, 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 NZM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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