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AO51 BBJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,805 mi
Last recorded131,805 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 131,805 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres slight cracking in tread.

rear axle has surface corrosion.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 121,585 miles

both brake pipe to rear brake calipers corroded and recommend replacement

brake pipe to nearside rear brake hose surface corrosion

nearside front wishbone inner rear bush deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2014 111,384 miles

centre exhaust joining sleeve clamps broken and slight leak

centre exhaust mounting corroded from exhaust

Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 100,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 90,815 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 80,576 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 80,576 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,526 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 70,526 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 60,759 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 60,759 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,168 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 51,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,376 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 33,045 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs starting to corrod

front number plate cracked

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 BBJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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