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AF51 AEO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,326 mi
Last recorded161,326 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 AEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 161,326 miles

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

when was cambelt change?

Fail 4 Mar 2014 161,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

when was cambelt change?

Pass 16 Jan 2013 148,580 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

When was cambelt changed?

Fail 30 Dec 2011 138,404 miles

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

Oil leak

when was cambelt change?

wiper arm could do with adjesting

Pass 30 Dec 2011 138,404 miles

Oil leak

when was cambelt change?

wiper arm could do with adjesting

Pass 26 Jan 2011 129,277 miles

Front brake discs Pitted & Pads Look deteriorated!

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

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

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

Rear brake discs Rusty & pads look deteriorated!

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 119,227 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front registration plate has slight crack.

Has cambelt been changed?

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 119,227 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front registration plate has slight crack.

Has cambelt been changed?

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 108,628 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 98,525 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 87,898 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 87,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 75,313 miles

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

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 AEO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF51 AEO, 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 AF51 AEO registered?

AF51 AEO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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