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AO51 AZC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,838 mi
Last recorded125,838 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 125,838 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 125,227 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 125,227 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 121,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 119,142 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,712 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,493 miles

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

both centre exhaust rubber split

Fail 17 Feb 2016 108,493 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,422 miles

All tyres perishing on side walls

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,828 miles

Middle exhaust mount is worn.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,285 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 91,285 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2011 89,860 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 81,414 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 73,140 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 64,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 55,120 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre low 2mm

oil level low put in 1 litre oil

Pass 10 Aug 2005 40,338 miles

centre exhaust bracket brokern

front brake discs getting rough on edge

n/s/r numberplate light intermittant

oil and coolant levels low

rear wiper blade split

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 AZC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AZC, 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 AZC registered?

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

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