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RA51 UTU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,781 mi
Last recorded159,781 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 UTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 159,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 159,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 150,015 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 149,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn Spring out of shape. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 149,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn Spring out of shape. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 134,207 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both from inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 134,172 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both from inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 122,796 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 117,401 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 117,259 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 104,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 1 Dec 2012 104,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 94,070 miles

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

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

oil near min.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 84,019 miles

Advise:o/s/r tyre perishing/splitting between tread

Advise:rear no.plate staining

Advise:screw in n/s/r tyre

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 84,019 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Advise:o/s/r tyre perishing/splitting between tread

Advise:rear no.plate staining

Advise:screw in n/s/r tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 76,803 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 76,803 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,314 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,504 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,038 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,963 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 UTU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UTU, 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 UTU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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