MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
both sills damaged at front
offside front - rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded - advise replacement
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Both front tyres are wearing slightly unevenly on their outer edges.
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)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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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