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DA51 TWJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,018 mi
Last recorded90,018 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 TWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,018 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 90,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 78,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

both front tyre worn close to limit

both rear shock absorbers covers insecure

exhuast system corroded

slight play at both top strut mounts

slight play at near side front wheel bearing

slight play at off side front steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2010 78,813 miles

both front tyre worn close to limit

both rear shock absorbers covers insecure

exhuast system corroded

slight play at both top strut mounts

slight play at near side front wheel bearing

slight play at off side front steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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DA51 TWJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA51 TWJ, 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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DA51 TWJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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