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OV51 NVY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

309,577 mi
Last recorded309,577 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 309,577 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 308,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2013 303,470 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 303,470 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 298,269 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 295,914 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 123,885 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 102,575 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 80,859 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 NVY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV51 NVY?

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What year was OV51 NVY registered?

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

Is OV51 NVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 NVY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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