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OV51 MLN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,910 mi
Last recorded114,910 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 MLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 114,910 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front ball joint play

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing and side walls cracking up

Fail 20 Mar 2018 114,894 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front ball joint play

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing and side walls cracking up

Pass 25 Mar 2017 110,033 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres perishing on tread

Pass 23 Apr 2015 98,824 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,621 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,041 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,744 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 80,942 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,942 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,632 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,481 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,301 miles

n/s/front brake caliper sliders caps missing

Pass 1 May 2007 63,434 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,999 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 44,456 miles

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 MLN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

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

Is OV51 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 MLN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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