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OU51 WCK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,395 mi
Last recorded164,395 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 WCK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 164,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 158,732 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 158,729 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable rack arm bent (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 150,456 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 150,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 137,149 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 123,341 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 106,932 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,819 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,241 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 80,231 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet release seized

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2008 68,841 miles

NSR tyre uneven wear

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated resulting a slight movement

Fail 15 Sep 2008 68,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSR tyre uneven wear

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

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated resulting a slight movement

Fail 19 Sep 2007 58,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyrehas a cut in the outer side wall

Pass 19 Sep 2007 58,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyrehas a cut in the outer side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,710 miles

n/f tyre cut in outer wall

Fail 18 Sep 2006 48,710 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/f tyre cut in outer side wall

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 WCK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WCK, 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 WCK registered?

OU51 WCK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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