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MU51 HZV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

263,833 mi
Last recorded263,833 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 HZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 263,833 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot worn but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

screen cracked outside of drivers view of the road

Pass 2 Nov 2019 247,152 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

screen cracked out side of the drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Nov 2018 230,550 miles

Offside Front outer cv joint boot stsrting to split

screen chipped out side of drivers view

Pass 28 Oct 2017 210,307 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 204,000 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 199,157 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 193,229 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 183,613 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 171,447 miles

nearside rear coil spring partially corroded

offside rear tyre partially worn on outer tread edges and tread depth getting low

Fail 2 Aug 2012 171,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear coil spring partially corroded

offside rear tyre partially worn on outer tread edges and tread depth getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2011 154,762 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 119,620 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 109,723 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 109,723 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 100,016 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 89,291 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2005 50,691 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 50,636 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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MU51 HZV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MU51 HZV, 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 MU51 HZV registered?

MU51 HZV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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