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AE51 BVF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,243 mi
Last recorded118,243 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 118,243 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 108,788 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 97,107 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 84,215 miles

screws in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jan 2009 84,215 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screws in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2008 80,537 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions just within limits

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 17 Jan 2008 80,537 miles

emissions just within limits

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Sep 2006 70,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2005 60,076 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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AE51 BVF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 BVF registered?

AE51 BVF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AE51 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BVF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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