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AO51 AJX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,131 mi
Last recorded129,131 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 AJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 129,131 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 129,131 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 122,675 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 122,574 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

n/s and o/s outer sills damaged

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2016 110,861 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens- missing

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted- seatbelt visual check

Fail 29 Jan 2016 110,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lens- missing

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted- seatbelt visual check

Nearside Rear tyre-outer edge worn

Pass 13 Feb 2015 94,600 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked babyseat fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2015 94,600 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked babyseat fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,725 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 75,725 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,106 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,937 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 61,853 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,089 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,218 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing thin.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,475 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,762 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 24,876 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

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 AJX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AO51 AJX, 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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AO51 AJX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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