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OU51 XGK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,177 mi
Last recorded89,177 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 89,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 88,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 88,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 88,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 87,770 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 86,645 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 86,628 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,497 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 85,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in bottom of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in bottom of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 83,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in bottom of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in bottom of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 81,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,670 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,900 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 73,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 73,448 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,168 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 70,166 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 67,054 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 63,919 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,851 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 54,955 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 XGK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XGK, 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 XGK registered?

OU51 XGK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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