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OV51 KNM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,660 mi
Last recorded107,660 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 KNM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 107,660 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 107,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to deteriorate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,107 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,077 miles

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2016 94,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,770 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,117 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,208 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,010 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,584 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,816 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,841 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,911 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,480 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,956 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 25,766 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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OV51 KNM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV51 KNM, 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 OV51 KNM registered?

OV51 KNM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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