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OU51 OAX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,035 mi
Last recorded196,035 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 196,035 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 184,354 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 170,258 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 7 Jan 2016 170,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Jan 2015 155,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 147,224 miles

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

Coolant level below minimum

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 146,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant level below minimum

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 141,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wiper torn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 133,429 miles

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

front washers poor

Pass 4 Feb 2011 122,329 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 122,326 miles

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

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2009 110,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 99,245 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 90,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 90,448 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 72,915 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 59,735 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 59,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OAX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OAX, 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 OAX registered?

OU51 OAX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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