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OV51 MLL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,529 mi
Last recorded170,529 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 MLL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 170,529 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 170,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 162,254 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

turbo inop noise on clutch

Pass 25 Jul 2012 151,612 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2011 134,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 117,398 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 100,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 100,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 87,344 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 69,849 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 55,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MLL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MLL, 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 MLL registered?

OV51 MLL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is OV51 MLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 MLL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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