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OU51 OAW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

205,996 mi
Last recorded205,996 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 OAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 205,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn whish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement whish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper loose

parking brake has little travel remaining

Pass 28 Mar 2018 188,980 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Gear selector is stiff

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Close to limit (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop in poor condition

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 178,295 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both age cracking (2.4.G.2)

number of small stone chips to windscreen

rear bump stops in poor condition

slight roughness when offside front wheel is rotated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 166,615 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which are obscuring some components

Nearside Rear bump stop in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2016 166,615 miles

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

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

All suspension coil springs are badly corroded

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which are obscuring some components

Nearside Rear bump stop in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2015 157,291 miles

All tyres are have uneven wear

Both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop in poor condition

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 147,641 miles

all four tyres stepped on inner edges

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2013 139,727 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 132,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 123,727 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 115,868 miles

exhaust front pipe/cat very weak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 104,658 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 97,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,544 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 74,657 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 74,657 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 OAW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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