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SN51 UVO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

204,571 mi
Last recorded204,571 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 UVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 204,571 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 204,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

bolt missing from n/s inner cv joint

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 27 May 2013 201,759 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 201,751 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 199,717 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 199,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 14 May 2012 199,714 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 182,342 miles

Difficult to select 1st gear

Spare tyre 2.5mm tread & nail in tyre

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Nov 2011 181,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

no tariff sheet

Pass 26 May 2011 170,425 miles

hand brake req adjusting

slight blow at exhaust clamp at tail box

slight rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 25 May 2011 170,425 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

hand brake req adjusting

slight blow at exhaust clamp at tail box

slight rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2010 155,710 miles

Centre stop light 1 bulb inopperative

Engine started to overheat at end off test [water running from underside]

Light damage at N/S/R wheel arch

Oil around top off power steering reserviour

Pass 20 May 2010 151,179 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 147,221 miles

Bonnet stay lever securing clip missing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear window washers inopperative

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Seat covers fitted on rear seats

Slight bind at O/S/R brake

speakers on rear parcel shelf [covers missing]

Fail 6 Nov 2009 147,185 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay lever securing clip missing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General vehicle tidyness [hoover out incuding boot]tidy out boot

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

O/S/R seat base dirty-O/S/F seat base dirty

Rear window washers inopperative

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Spare tyre flat

Taxi meter not checked

Taxi tariff sheet [affix & display]

Water dampness in boot

speakers on rear parcel shelf [covers missing]

Pass 20 May 2009 143,788 miles

Covers missing on rear parcel shelf speakers

slight dampness of oil at power steering pump

Fail 15 May 2009 143,752 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

no first aaid kit

rear taxi plate covered with number plate

slight dampness of oil at power steering pump

Pass 6 Nov 2008 130,399 miles

Light bind at O/S/R brake

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 15 May 2008 109,818 miles

Centre stop light [some bulbs not working]

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Name missing on N/S

Oil leak at rear off engine : dampness off oil at sump plug & oil filter

Rear window washer inopperative

Tariff sheet missing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 92,626 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,999 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 87,146 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight wear on nearside off steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2006 80,306 miles

slight play o/s/f steering rack advise

Pass 24 Jan 2006 73,515 miles

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

Play through steering rack on O/S

Slight bind at O/S/R brake

Pass 1 Jul 2005 66,107 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight blow in exhaust down pipe and centre exhaust bracket spilt off

slight wear on offside of steering rack

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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SN51 UVO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SN51 UVO, 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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SN51 UVO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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