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AF51 AEC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,630 mi
Last recorded134,630 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 AEC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 134,630 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023 134,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 131,849 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 127,482 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 127,482 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from upper engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 121,785 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside headlamp beam aim on upper limit

Pass 7 Nov 2016 119,090 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 116,429 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 116,429 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2014 113,821 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner tread edge

nearside front tyre outer wall slight cut

Pass 25 Oct 2013 109,913 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2012 106,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge on 1.6mm

Pass 13 Oct 2011 100,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 94,990 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 94,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 89,961 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 89,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 83,729 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,898 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both wiper blades split on ends

offside front tyre slight out of shape inner edge worn

Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,333 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 53,788 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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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AF51 AEC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AF51 AEC, 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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AF51 AEC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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