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AE51 BVC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

182,061 mi
Last recorded182,061 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 182,061 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 172,623 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 172,623 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 165,575 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 165,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 158,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 151,748 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 144,551 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 136,843 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2013 128,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 119,111 miles

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

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 8 Dec 2011 108,352 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 99,474 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 91,063 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,678 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,715 miles

rear number plate deterating

Pass 8 Dec 2006 61,867 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 51,953 miles

o/s/r tyre depth low

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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AE51 BVC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AE51 BVC, 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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AE51 BVC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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