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RK51 JZH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

282,331 mi
Last recorded282,331 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 JZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 282,331 miles

FRONT PANEL CORRODED

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly BOTH SIDE (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDE (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' CHIP (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 269,517 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 259,636 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 247,228 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 237,323 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 224,880 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear disc coroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 211,352 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 211,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 187,237 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 186,887 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear indicators faded

nearside no plate light dim

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 8 Nov 2007 161,936 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 161,935 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 149,662 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 134,772 miles

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

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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RK51 JZH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RK51 JZH, 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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RK51 JZH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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