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OV51 NYS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,123 mi
Last recorded171,123 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 NYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 171,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 164,354 miles

Both rear shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn inner egde

Fail 28 Oct 2016 164,354 miles

Both rear shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn inner egde

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 158,765 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 139,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine management warning light stays on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 128,679 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 128,519 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 128,503 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 123,648 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 119,043 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 113,414 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 106,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 100,722 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 95,716 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 92,471 miles

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

Offside Front 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 NYS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 NYS, 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 NYS registered?

OV51 NYS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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The MOT history for OV51 NYS 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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