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OU51 VAJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,118 mi
Last recorded133,118 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 133,118 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 122,531 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Located next to the trailing arm bushes both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded All four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 122,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Located next to the trailing arm bushes both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded All four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 113,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,984 miles

oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r shock absorber sleeve corroded

n/s/r sill slightly damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2016 101,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r shock absorber sleeve corroded

n/s/r sill slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 94,194 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,194 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 84,570 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,685 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,794 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust centre mounting missing, system still secure

Fail 3 Sep 2012 69,792 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust centre mounting missing, system still secure

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,389 miles

engine man lamp on

slight play n/s/r drop link

Fail 1 Sep 2011 65,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine man lamp on

slight play n/s/r drop link

Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,137 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 man lamp on

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,493 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 54,493 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,335 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,248 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,236 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 29,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VAJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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