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RA51 UTT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,081 mi
Last recorded190,081 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 UTT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 190,081 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 181,893 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 181,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 172,295 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 161,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 161,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 152,110 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 152,110 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 140,134 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 140,134 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 131,964 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 131,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 122,552 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 122,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 112,017 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 100,098 miles

wear on inside and outside sidewall of n/s/r tyre poss.run flat

Pass 25 Oct 2006 88,095 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 76,650 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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RA51 UTT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RA51 UTT, 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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RA51 UTT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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