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OU51 WGV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,016 mi
Last recorded152,016 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 152,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 152,016 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 144,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 144,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 135,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 127,879 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,799 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 120,843 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,782 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 108,899 miles

o/s/f crunchie bar missing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 98,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 98,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,632 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,881 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 78,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 75,437 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 75,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 68,517 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 68,517 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 62,077 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,438 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 47,157 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 47,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 WGV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

OU51 WGV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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