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EO51 BFZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,491 mi
Last recorded99,491 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 BFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,491 miles

Front screen cracked on the nearside rear corner.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 99,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front screen cracked on the nearside rear corner.

Nearside indicator not work sometimes.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 92,986 miles

Advise Damage to the nearside lower part of the screen

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 92,986 miles

Advise Damage to the nearside lower part of the screen

Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,566 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 85,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,887 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,077 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,104 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,431 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,835 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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EO51 BFZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EO51 BFZ, 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 EO51 BFZ registered?

EO51 BFZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is EO51 BFZ safe to buy?

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