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AE51 BVG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,182 mi
Last recorded154,182 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 154,182 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 154,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 148,506 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 134,884 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 125,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 125,635 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 113,685 miles

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

Offisde headlight aim very slightly low,but still within 2% range.

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 98,306 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 90,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S FRONT TYRE 3MM TREAD DEPTH. †VERY SLIGHT PLAY O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 76,147 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 BVG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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