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OU51 TJZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,858 mi
Last recorded103,858 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 TJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 103,858 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,397 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,953 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both No plates deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2011 89,333 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both No plates deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,252 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 68,348 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,070 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,566 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,908 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 TJZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TJZ, 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 TJZ registered?

OU51 TJZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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