MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
alloy wheels damaged
both rear shocker guards insecure
front brake discs corroded and worn
n/s outer sill damaged
rear brake discs corroded and pitted
engine undertray fitted
exhaust corroded
floor damaged n/s dented in
o/s/r wheel arch liner damaged
rear suspension components corroded
various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
engine undertray fitted
exhaust corroded
floor damaged n/s dented in
n/s/f tyre tread low wearing on inner edge
o/s/r wheel arch liner damaged
rear suspension components corroded
various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys
both rear shockabsorbers dirt covers loose
brake pipes greased front to rear
exhaust slight corrosion
n/s/f lower ball joint secured by three different bolts (time of test secure )
rear no.plate starting to de laminate
rear suspension components slight corrosion front suspension components slight corrosion
stone chip on windowscreen
towbar showing signs of corrosion
various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys
nsr brake disc corroded
rear no plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
nsr brake disc corroded
nsr handbrake cable outer split
rear no plate starting to delaminate
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/side sill damaged
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake getting slow to release, possible cables getting worn
n/side rear tyre appears low on pressure
n/side sill damaged
nail in o/side rear tyre, and leaking air, rec/ repair
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MU51 HZG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 MU51 HZG, 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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MU51 HZG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2001.
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