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SP51 DTZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

207,310 mi
Last recorded207,310 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 DTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 207,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slightly corroded

offside front sill slightly damaged

slight bad earth in nearside tail light

Pass 21 Sep 2016 206,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front sill damaged and slightly corroded

offside front sill damaged and slightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 206,351 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front sill damaged and slightly corroded

offside front sill damaged and slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 205,275 miles

both sills damaged at front

offside front - rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded - advise replacement

Fail 23 Sep 2015 205,272 miles

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

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

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

both sills damaged at front

offside front - rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded - advise replacement

tyre size 175/80r14

Pass 27 Sep 2014 203,870 miles

n/s/r back plate damp

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

p/s steering fluid leaking onto n/s inner c.v.boot and steering rack gaitor

power power steering fluid low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn low(175/80r14)

signs of coolant below radiator

Fail 26 Sep 2014 203,870 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r back plate damp

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

p/s steering fluid leaking onto n/s inner c.v.boot and steering rack gaitor

power power steering fluid low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn low(175/80r14)

signs of coolant below radiator

Pass 24 Sep 2013 202,214 miles

both front dro links perished

coolant pipes damp m

nearside rear tyre 1.96mm raised tread

nearside wiper blade perished

power steering pipes damp

small chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Sep 2013 202,214 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front dro links perished

coolant pipes damp m

nearside rear tyre 1.96mm raised tread

nearside wiper blade perished

power steering pipes damp

small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2012 200,526 miles

3 bulbs in high mount stop light inop

both rear tyres 3mm/worn on outer egdes

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

front number plate cracked

front to rear and small rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear door not sitting flush with body

parking brake lower on nearside than offside (advise check)

rear springs corroded

slight coolant marks on lower radiator panel

suspect nearside inner cv boot leaking

suspect oil leak from engine(under covers)

tyre size 175/80/14

Pass 27 Sep 2011 198,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 198,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 195,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 191,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 191,864 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 188,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 183,519 miles

Both front tyres are wearing slightly unevenly on their outer edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 178,282 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 163,870 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 163,852 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SP51 DTZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP51 DTZ, 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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SP51 DTZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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