MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slight corrosion - coated in plastic
O/s/f brake pads low
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
N/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slight corrosion - coated in plastic
N/s/r tyre wearing low on tread
O/s/f brake pads low
O/s/f seatbelt catch poor connection
Slight movement in n/s steering rack inner joint
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OU51 UPG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 UPG, 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 UPG registered?
OU51 UPG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2001.
Is OU51 UPG safe to buy?
The MOT history for OU51 UPG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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