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DS51 ZGV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

284,475 mi
Last recorded284,475 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 ZGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 284,475 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 274,548 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 253,906 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 222,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 180,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 138,707 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 138,478 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

offside rear tyre close to limit

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,448 miles

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2010 96,448 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,955 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,243 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,472 miles

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

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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DS51 ZGV 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 84.6%.

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 DS51 ZGV, 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 DS51 ZGV registered?

DS51 ZGV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for DS51 ZGV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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