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WU51 OVP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,386 mi
Last recorded118,386 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 OVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 118,386 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 118,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 115,636 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,773 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 103,362 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 98,974 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,974 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 93,468 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 93,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 89,376 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,949 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 83,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 79,329 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 74,429 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 68,258 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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WU51 OVP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WU51 OVP, 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 WU51 OVP registered?

WU51 OVP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is WU51 OVP safe to buy?

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