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BX51 NZV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

208,406 mi
Last recorded208,406 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 208,406 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 200,390 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 198,763 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 198,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 188,709 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 188,709 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 160,967 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 160,967 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Oct 2013 145,567 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 145,567 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 128,034 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 128,034 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 106,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,833 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 78,976 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake discs worn(poss undersize)pads low(unable to check properly)

brake pads warning light on

handbrake travel high

indicators starting to show white light

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

o/s & n/s bottom arm bushes starting to split & unbond(not causing excessive movement)

slight lift o/s & n/s front suspension top mounts

Fail 20 Oct 2009 78,976 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake discs worn(poss undersize)pads low(unable to check properly)

brake pads warning light on

handbrake travel high

indicators starting to show white light

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

o/s & n/s bottom arm bushes starting to split & unbond(not causing excessive movement)

slight lift o/s & n/s front suspension top mounts

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,716 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 53,512 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BX51 NZV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BX51 NZV, 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 BX51 NZV registered?

BX51 NZV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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