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AF51 AEX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

314,681 mi
Last recorded314,681 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 AEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 314,681 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 314,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 311,716 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 309,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2019 303,874 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 303,674 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 284,651 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 266,051 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 266,040 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 247,251 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 229,523 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1n)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 229,280 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 202,724 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 202,724 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front catalic mounts bolts loose

Pass 14 Nov 2013 184,847 miles

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

oil leak from engine under tray

trailer socket weather cover is missing

Fail 14 Nov 2013 184,845 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak from engine under tray

trailer socket weather cover is missing

Pass 10 Nov 2012 169,231 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 144,310 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 127,948 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 119,369 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 109,013 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2008 109,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,670 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 96,670 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 84,113 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 AEX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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