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VE51 ZFH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,014 mi
Last recorded178,014 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 ZFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 178,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 152,306 miles

Brake Pipes At Rear Slightly Corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2013 152,305 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake Pipes At Rear Slightly Corroded

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 142,488 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 142,488 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 132,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 123,162 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 123,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 110,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 95,883 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 78,520 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 69,017 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 69,017 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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VE51 ZFH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE51 ZFH, 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 VE51 ZFH registered?

VE51 ZFH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is VE51 ZFH safe to buy?

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