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OU51 OGO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,042 mi
Last recorded137,042 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 OGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 137,042 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

engine warning light on

Fail 8 Oct 2012 137,042 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2011 123,580 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 123,580 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 109,379 miles

front anti roll bar bushes and drop links worn badly

Fail 29 Sep 2010 109,369 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front anti roll bar bushes and drop links worn badly

Pass 6 Nov 2009 97,534 miles

freeplay in drop links and bushes

front suspension noisey

offside rear tyre just legal

Pass 13 Oct 2008 85,584 miles

all front anti-roll bar bushes worn badly

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 13 Oct 2008 85,584 miles

all front anti-roll bar bushes worn badly

nearside rear tyre low on tread

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 75,461 miles

front and rear registration plates in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2007 75,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear registration plates in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,768 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 58,333 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)

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 OGO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 OGO, 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 OGO registered?

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

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