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VX51 EHZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,599 mi
Last recorded103,599 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 EHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 99,908 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 94,951 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,410 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 91,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,033 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,556 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

centre exhaust mounting insecure

engine warning lamp on

n/s front wiper in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,583 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,952 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 21 Jul 2011 49,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,955 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 23 Sep 2009 32,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 17,710 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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VX51 EHZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VX51 EHZ, 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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VX51 EHZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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