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OU51 VAM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,849 mi
Last recorded167,849 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 167,849 miles

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

offside rear coil spring corroded at lower seat

Pass 26 Sep 2012 145,147 miles

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

nearside & offside front discs slight wear & pitting

nearside & offside rear discs slight pitting

Pass 28 Sep 2011 114,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,324 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 87,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,720 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,950 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,524 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,091 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 29,019 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 VAM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

OU51 VAM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is OU51 VAM safe to buy?

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