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FD51 ZGL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,160 mi
Last recorded161,160 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 ZGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 161,160 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 157,366 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s + n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 143,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 126,146 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 126,144 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,639 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 102,412 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,977 miles

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

n/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 1 Sep 2011 86,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear discs badly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,517 miles

Bulb not working on high level brake light

Pass 27 Aug 2009 67,890 miles

Bulb inop on high level brake light

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,036 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 39,315 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,314 miles

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

wear on both rear tyres nearside borderline †

Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,759 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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FD51 ZGL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FD51 ZGL, 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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FD51 ZGL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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