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OV51 LZP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,471 mi
Last recorded180,471 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 LZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 180,471 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 165,180 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 148,978 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 132,802 miles

exhaust system rusty

slight exhaust blow at centre joint

slight perishing to front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2012 129,307 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 129,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front sidelights very dull

nearside beam pattern weak

offside rear foot brake and park brake working quicker than nearside

Pass 7 Jan 2011 113,661 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 113,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

small blow from cat rear weld

Pass 8 Jan 2010 97,865 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 80,509 miles

both rear tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

nearside front tyre has small split in outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,270 miles

Air bage light staying on

Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,616 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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OV51 LZP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV51 LZP, 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 OV51 LZP registered?

OV51 LZP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is OV51 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 LZP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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