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OU51 WCZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,947 mi
Last recorded112,947 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 WCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 112,947 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front lens missing on indicator

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 112,914 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail strut mount and bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front lens missing on indicator

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,940 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 88,260 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 81,410 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 75,348 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 75,348 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 67,309 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 57,736 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,066 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,961 miles

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL CUT

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,746 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,814 miles

nearside mirror missing

Fail 6 Oct 2008 38,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,791 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,159 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks rear of engine

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 WCZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WCZ, 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 WCZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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