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AY51 PGZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,308 mi
Last recorded172,308 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 PGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 172,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil level low

slight streaking wiper blades. nearside starting to split.

various body damage

Fail 22 Dec 2014 172,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil level low

slight streaking wiper blades. nearside starting to split.

various body damage

Pass 2 Jan 2014 147,411 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 147,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 123,113 miles

near side front indicator pale

radiator leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2011 109,303 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 109,301 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 99,139 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 99,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 87,778 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 77,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,991 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 51,908 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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AY51 PGZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY51 PGZ, 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 AY51 PGZ registered?

AY51 PGZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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