MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal travel long
Offside front fog lamp not working
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal travel long
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front fog lamp not working
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside front fog lamp not working
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside front fog lamp not working
Nearside rear seatbelt lacklustre retracting
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside rear seatbelt lacklustre retracting
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres wearing low
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Both front tyres wearing low
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OU51 WHC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?
OU51 WHC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 November 2001.
Is OU51 WHC safe to buy?
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