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AO51 AHV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

161,443 mi
Last recorded161,443 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 AHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 161,443 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 148,308 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 138,705 miles

o/s/r tyre nearing limit

Fail 17 Jul 2013 138,704 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 130,903 miles

EML LIGHT ON

N/S/F AND O/S/F REAR WISHBONE BUSHES BECOMING PERISHED

N/S/R TYRE GETIING LOW

Pass 19 Jul 2011 124,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play n/s/f track rod inner joint

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 16 Jul 2010 116,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 16 Jul 2009 108,120 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2008 97,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2006 62,102 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 47,011 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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AO51 AHV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO51 AHV, 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 AO51 AHV registered?

AO51 AHV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is AO51 AHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 AHV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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