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OW51 LWD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,613 mi
Last recorded218,613 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 LWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 218,613 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 215,488 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 215,481 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 210,815 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 205,140 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 205,140 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 200,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front indicator len cover missing

Pass 9 Mar 2019 191,606 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 188,422 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 175,568 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 175,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 162,550 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 162,550 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 152,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 152,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 139,176 miles

EML on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 139,176 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 119,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

eml on

Fail 25 Oct 2011 100,342 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 100,342 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,175 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 78,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML On Dash.

Oil Leak from Gearbox

Rear Wiper Blade Split.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,382 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,027 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 30,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,293 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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OW51 LWD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OW51 LWD, 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 OW51 LWD registered?

OW51 LWD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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