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OU51 UJA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,877 mi
Last recorded146,877 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 UJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2011 146,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

age cracking to rear tyres and uneven wear

damage to nsr floor

damage to sills

front discs worn/ridged

play in both steering arms close to limits

rear discs worn/pitted/ridged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2011 146,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

age cracking to rear tyres and uneven wear

damage to nsr floor

damage to sills

front discs worn/ridged

play in both steering arms close to limits

rear discs worn/pitted/ridged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2010 135,533 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Nov 2010 135,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake discs in poor condition

engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Oct 2009 121,461 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 121,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 102,766 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2007 87,532 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 87,528 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops detetiorated excessively

slight movement/play to both front steering inner rack joints

Pass 3 Apr 2007 81,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil light on

weld on centre exhaust broken

Pass 15 Jun 2006 70,870 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 UJA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UJA, 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 UJA registered?

OU51 UJA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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