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OV51 LVS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,450 mi
Last recorded128,450 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 LVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 128,450 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire off

Rear exhaust mount temporary

Pass 26 Sep 2016 118,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust back box supported by wire

Fail 23 Sep 2016 117,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust back box supported by wire

Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,111 miles

rear brake pads soon n/s/r

Fail 14 Oct 2015 105,111 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

rear brake pads soon n/s/r

Pass 25 Sep 2014 93,953 miles

o/s/r tyre soon

Fail 22 Sep 2014 93,767 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre soon

Pass 1 Oct 2013 84,612 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 84,612 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 78,040 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,710 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,277 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 60,277 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,588 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 53,588 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,817 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,851 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 25,117 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 LVS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OV51 LVS, 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 LVS registered?

OV51 LVS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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