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AF51 AET

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,635 mi
Last recorded140,635 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 AET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 140,635 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 140,635 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 125,932 miles

Both rear bump stops detached,

Chip in screen in zone A,

Nearside rear brake pad spring incorrectally fitted,

Fail 12 Oct 2009 125,932 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear bump stops detached,

Chip in screen in zone A,

Nearside rear brake pad spring incorrectally fitted,

Pass 6 Oct 2008 109,854 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on tread depth.

Centre exhaust pipe mounting broken but pipe still secure.

Damage to offside front sill.

Rear bump stops U/S.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 109,854 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Both rear tyres are getting low on tread depth.

Centre exhaust pipe mounting broken but pipe still secure.

Damage to offside front sill.

Rear bump stops U/S.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 99,510 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 81,096 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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AF51 AET is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AET, 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 AET registered?

AF51 AET is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is AF51 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 AET shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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