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BJZ 6373

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,705 mi
Last recorded142,705 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 6373
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 142,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 133,492 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 133,492 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 126,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 121,009 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 117,457 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 104,286 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 95,343 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 95,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 86,739 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 78,216 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 61,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 49,198 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 49,197 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 30 May 2006 38,458 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 38,458 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 6373 is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 6373, 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 6373 registered?

BJZ 6373 is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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