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OU51 OCS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,922 mi
Last recorded138,922 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 OCS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 138,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 138,232 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 137,931 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 137,931 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 137,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 137,044 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 136,449 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 135,742 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 135,742 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 126,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded in areas

handbrake lever slightly out of adjustment

Pass 12 Aug 2014 116,551 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 106,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 95,477 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,908 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,641 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,521 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,783 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,838 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,345 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 OCS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

OU51 OCS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for OU51 OCS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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