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BJZ 1173

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,333 mi
Last recorded88,333 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 1173
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 88,333 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 87,195 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 84,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Unable to open Offside rear door

Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,128 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,128 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,703 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 70,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r door sticking

Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,578 miles

slight cracking n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,360 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,800 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,294 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,157 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 35,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BJZ 1173 is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJZ 1173, 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 BJZ 1173 registered?

BJZ 1173 is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is BJZ 1173 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJZ 1173 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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