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AE51 FLX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,444 mi
Last recorded152,444 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 152,444 miles

Nearside number plate light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

foot brake travel

Fail 17 Jun 2019 152,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside number plate light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

foot brake travel

Pass 20 Jun 2018 142,480 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 135,541 miles

front brake hoses slight perishing.

front exhaust slight blow.

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre worn low.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 135,540 miles

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

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

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

front brake hoses slight perishing.

front exhaust slight blow.

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre worn low.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 122,110 miles

front exhaust blowing.

rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 19 May 2015 106,854 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 101,284 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,621 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,822 miles

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

both front tyres at 2/3mm tread depth

Fail 30 Aug 2012 86,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres at 2/3mm tread depth

Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,033 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,480 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 67,480 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 57,413 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,032 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,591 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 33,667 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 FLX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE51 FLX, 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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What year was AE51 FLX registered?

AE51 FLX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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