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OU51 TKF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,629 mi
Last recorded143,629 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 TKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 143,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 143,629 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 135,291 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 135,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 127,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 119,348 miles

air leak @ vacuum hose near inlet manifold

one bulb in third brake lamp not working

whell bearing noise noted @ road test advise further investigation

Fail 3 May 2011 119,348 miles

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

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

air leak @ vacuum hose near inlet manifold

off side rear tyre on limit and possibly punctured, advise replaced

one bulb in third brake lamp not working

whell bearing noise noted @ road test advise further investigation

Pass 30 Apr 2010 112,231 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Apr 2010 112,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Apr 2009 104,690 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken away.

Engine management lamp on.

Slight exhaust blow centre box.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 104,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Centre exhaust mount broken away.

Engine management lamp on.

Slight exhaust blow centre box.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 97,458 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

engine management lamp on

near side front tyre wearing at edges

near side wish bone rear bush starting to split

off side front indicator pale

traction control lamp on

windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Apr 2008 97,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

engine management lamp on

near side front tyre wearing at edges

near side wish bone rear bush starting to split

off side front indicator pale

traction control lamp on

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 May 2007 90,202 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 90,202 miles

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

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

adv::: both front tyres worn

Pass 11 Aug 2006 85,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs worn just within limits

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 TKF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

OU51 TKF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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