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OU51 OBS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,924 mi
Last recorded88,924 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 OBS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,924 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 85,498 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,617 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 81,835 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,653 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,712 miles

Both front and offside rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,291 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 77,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,787 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,201 miles

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

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

N/S wiper blade split on ends.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 38,030 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 24,594 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,758 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 OBS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

OU51 OBS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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