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AE51 UFJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,911 mi
Last recorded158,911 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 158,911 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 158,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 143,539 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 134,574 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp broken

offside rear tyre slightly perished + stepped inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 134,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp broken

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake noisy in roller

offside rear tyre slightly perished + stepped inner edge

sat nav holder removed before test

undertray half hanging down

Pass 1 Oct 2013 126,272 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 126,272 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside mirror outer cover damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2012 117,733 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Oct 2012 117,733 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Oct 2011 110,346 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 110,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 102,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 102,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 96,824 miles

offside rear lamp unit cracked and repaired with tape

Fail 22 Sep 2009 96,824 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear lamp unit cracked and repaired with tape

Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,921 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 91,921 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 81,323 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 UFJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UFJ, 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 UFJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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