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RG51 FZO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,170 mi
Last recorded135,170 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 135,170 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2022 135,170 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 116,381 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 97,697 miles

Centre exhaust clamp has slight leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 97,697 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust clamp has slight leak

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 98,755 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,465 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,542 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear in poor condition (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

timing belt due at 70 000 miles or every 4 years

Fail 17 Mar 2016 86,542 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front worn, lipped ,corroded and in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear in poor condition (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

play in both steering rack inner ends

timing belt due at 70 000 miles or every 4 years

Pass 4 Apr 2015 83,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front indi lens is miss

play in offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,656 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,167 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 76,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,947 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 68,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,843 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,443 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,815 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 47,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,634 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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RG51 FZO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RG51 FZO, 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 RG51 FZO registered?

RG51 FZO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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