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SA51 ZVY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,196 mi
Last recorded213,196 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 ZVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 213,196 miles

Centre lap belt not fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Ovality in front brakes.

Sill to floor damaged on n/s/f and o/s/f.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 213,196 miles

Centre lap belt not fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Ovality in front brakes.

Sill to floor damaged on n/s/f and o/s/f.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 203,665 miles

Offside Lower crack in corner

Pass 11 Dec 2014 188,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 171,880 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 154,813 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 154,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 136,217 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 136,115 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 115,509 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 100,014 miles

rear exhaust silencer bracket deteriorated

slight wear at nearside front suspension lower ball joint

Pass 15 Dec 2008 88,076 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 76,717 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 65,099 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 65,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front wing flasher cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2005 53,277 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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SA51 ZVY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA51 ZVY, 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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SA51 ZVY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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