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OU51 WHC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

229,641 mi
Last recorded229,641 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 WHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 229,641 miles

Brake pedal travel long

Offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 15 Feb 2022 229,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 217,045 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 16 Feb 2021 217,045 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 204,678 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 190,513 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt lacklustre retracting

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2018 190,511 miles

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 ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 176,752 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 176,752 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 167,032 miles

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 ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 167,032 miles

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 ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 151,181 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 140,896 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 140,896 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 134,848 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 128,321 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 128,321 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 119,309 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 119,309 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 108,818 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 93,971 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 85,728 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,462 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 72,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,314 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,545 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 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.

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The MOT history for OU51 WHC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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