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OU51 OBO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,007 mi
Last recorded92,007 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 OBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,007 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,159 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 120,698 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

offside mirror surround slightly damaged

rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jan 2011 120,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

offside mirror surround slightly damaged

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jan 2010 106,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock dust covers deteriated

osf wing mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2010 106,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock dust covers deteriated

osf wing mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2009 92,636 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

offside and nearside front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jan 2009 92,636 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

offside and nearside front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jan 2008 80,306 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 2 Sep 2006 64,225 miles

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

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

engine and gear box damp with oil

Pass 30 Aug 2005 51,304 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 OBO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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