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2001 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration OU51FVX
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2001
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expired 20 Oct 2018
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 166,501 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 166,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 154,640 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r axle bush has slight play
- o/s/r axle bush has slight play
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
9 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 146,146 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)
8 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 146,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Electrical wiring insecure engine bay - red cable (1.9.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 134,160 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2015 29 Jun 202611 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 134,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
12 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 127,676 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2014 29 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 122,504 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2012 29 Jun 202612 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 113,106 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2010 29 Jun 202630 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 109,071 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 108,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
24 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 101,992 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2008 29 Jun 202615 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 101,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 90,645 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2007 29 Jun 202613 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 90,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OU51FVX was registered on 2001-09-12
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