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OU51 TMZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,517 mi
Last recorded138,517 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 TMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 138,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 138,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 138,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 131,661 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 125,064 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 111,495 miles

clutch sliping

Fail 2 Dec 2011 111,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch sliping

Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,022 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 99,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,499 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 87,499 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 75,654 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 62,476 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 62,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,119 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2005 44,329 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer egde

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 TMZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

OU51 TMZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is OU51 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 TMZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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