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OU51 OAY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,719 mi
Last recorded112,719 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 OAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 112,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 112,719 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 110,420 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 108,211 miles

Offside Front bumper cover damaged

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 103,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front (lower mounting bracket) Headlamp damaged

offside front (top mounting bracket) Headlamp damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2014 103,499 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front (lower mounting bracket) Headlamp damaged

offside front (top mounting bracket) Headlamp damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front nearside headlamp top mounting brocken but it does not dazzles other road users

Fail 26 Nov 2013 98,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front nearside headlamp top mounting brocken but it does not dazzles other road users

Pass 29 Nov 2012 93,488 miles

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 93,487 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,797 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 1 Dec 2011 87,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 11 Nov 2010 81,836 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,370 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 66,387 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 66,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 61,270 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,831 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 54,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear drums corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2005 48,911 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 OAY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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