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AE51 LPP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,581 mi
Last recorded189,581 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 189,581 miles

n/s/r shocker damp with oil @ seat

Fail 18 Apr 2016 189,581 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r shocker damp with oil @ seat

o/s/r tyre on wear limit

Pass 24 Apr 2015 183,698 miles

o/s/f tyre very worn inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2015 183,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded & pitted inner faces

n/s/r handbrake sticking @ caliper

o/s/f tyre very worn inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2014 172,915 miles

front to rear brake pipes @ rear corroded

idler noise @ engine

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2014 172,915 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes @ rear corroded

idler noise @ engine

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2013 162,446 miles

front screen scratched

under bonnet bearing noise

Fail 29 Mar 2013 162,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front screen scratched

under bonnet bearing noise

Pass 23 Apr 2012 153,639 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 153,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 141,077 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil leak @ engine

n/s/r door not opening by handle

Fail 11 Apr 2011 141,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r door not opening by handle

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil leak @ engine

Pass 1 Apr 2010 134,445 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 125,378 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 114,196 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 114,196 miles

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

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

diesel test not done engine noisey

Pass 26 Apr 2007 102,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 83,377 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 LPP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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