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AE51 DXR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 111,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 102,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 102,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,745 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 91,664 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped but still adequately supported

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,603 miles

both front cv boots

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,410 miles

DSC light illuminated

EML light illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is perished/cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 85,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

DSC light illuminated

EML light illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is perished/cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,219 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly low

rear pads slightly low

Fail 5 Nov 2015 82,219 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

o/s/r tyre slightly low

rear pads slightly low

Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,177 miles

front discs slightly worn

o/s/f pads slightly low 4mm

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 5 Nov 2013 75,471 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads 60/70% worn + discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre on wear limit + damage to side wall

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre low

rear pads 60/70% worn + discs slightly worn

slight play in n/s/f steering/suspension

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,471 miles

front pads 60/70% worn + discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre on wear limit + damage to side wall

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre low

rear pads 60/70% worn + discs slightly worn

slight play in n/s/f steering/suspension

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,188 miles

front indicators slightly white

n/s/r shock slightly weak

o/s/r spring on end fractured

Fail 10 Nov 2011 69,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front outer side wall of tyre has slight damage

off side inner cv boot seeping

slight rear brake bind

Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

nearside front outer side wall of tyre has slight damage

off side inner cv boot seeping

slight rear brake bind

Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,314 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Nov 2010 66,314 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,009 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre low tread

slight lift in front top mounts

slight play in steering column

Fail 4 Nov 2009 63,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre low tread

slight lift in top mounts [front]

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,963 miles

blades slightly worn

Fail 4 Nov 2008 58,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

blades slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2007 55,406 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 55,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front pads low/discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2006 51,225 miles

rear pads low

Fail 3 Nov 2006 51,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads 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 DXR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AE51 DXR, 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 DXR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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