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OU51 JHZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,245 mi
Last recorded72,245 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 JHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 72,245 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 72,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 179,046 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 178,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2009 167,581 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 160,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 160,261 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 147,875 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 147,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 129,944 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 JHZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OU51 JHZ, 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 JHZ registered?

OU51 JHZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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