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AO51 AJU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,728 mi
Last recorded119,728 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 AJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 119,728 miles

EML on

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline pass (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 8 Apr 2015 113,732 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 113,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 107,830 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 107,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Fail 30 Nov 2012 100,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake disc's slightly corroded

centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

exhaust system has slight corrosion

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 30 Nov 2012 100,302 miles

all brake disc's slightly corroded

centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

exhaust system has slight corrosion

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,174 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust mount broken but still supported

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,777 miles

all springs slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on both edges

n/s/r shock slightly weaping

Fail 29 Nov 2010 88,777 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all springs slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on both edges

n/s/r shock slightly weaping

Pass 19 Oct 2009 78,354 miles

all brake discs worn and slightly pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,237 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 52,681 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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AO51 AJU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJU, 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 AJU registered?

AO51 AJU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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