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OU51 TLX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,302 mi
Last recorded124,302 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 TLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,302 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front bumper cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2022 122,965 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 122,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure lens defective (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 122,012 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure lens defective (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 121,169 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 119,376 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all round (5.3.2 (b))

coil springs slight corroded

rear axle corroded

rear brake ferrels showing signs of corroded

rear wiper blade not clearing screen efficiently

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2019 119,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all round (5.3.2 (b))

coil springs slight corroded

rear axle corroded

rear brake ferrels showing signs of corroded

rear wiper blade not clearing screen efficiently

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2018 117,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad low

Offside Front tyre low on tread

Pass 23 Nov 2016 113,140 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 23 Nov 2016 113,135 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2015 105,476 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 105,333 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,525 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 97,519 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,333 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,173 miles

advise both front tyres worn low

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 68,907 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,772 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)

engine mangement light on

Fail 26 Oct 2009 61,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

engine mangement light on

Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,300 miles

Both sills have slight damage near front

Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,151 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,403 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 TLX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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