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OV51 MPF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,898 mi
Last recorded158,898 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 158,898 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 158,898 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 151,596 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 143,530 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 143,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 134,214 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 124,965 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 113,108 miles

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

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

possible leak on fuel filter

Pass 13 Nov 2008 100,879 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 100,813 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 87,809 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to return.

Fail 15 Nov 2007 87,809 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

drivers seat belt slow to return.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 73,491 miles

nearside front tyre worn 2.0mm. tread depth.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 60,166 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 MPF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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