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DX51 OKZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,709 mi
Last recorded137,709 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 OKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 137,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 136,576 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 136,570 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear wheel bearing, will test upon rectification (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 135,231 miles

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 6 Dec 2016 133,467 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 133,467 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 130,598 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 1 Oct 2015 130,596 miles

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

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

Front wipers slight smear

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,175 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 128,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 126,734 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 123,110 miles

rear bump stops split

scoring to osf inner brake disc

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 119,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 119,716 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 116,898 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 114,706 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 114,706 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 108,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 94,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 81,689 miles

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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DX51 OKZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX51 OKZ, 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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DX51 OKZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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