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OU51 DZJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,088 mi
Last recorded167,088 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 DZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 167,088 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 167,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 155,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 144,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2015 144,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 133,579 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 133,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 117,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 106,456 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,953 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm tread

high level brake light not fully lit

Pass 4 Aug 2010 79,587 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 79,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,073 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,824 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,513 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,752 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2005 21,521 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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OU51 DZJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OU51 DZJ, 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 OU51 DZJ registered?

OU51 DZJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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