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AO51 BKD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,495 mi
Last recorded146,495 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 146,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 139,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2024 139,289 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 139,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 132,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 132,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,691 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 117,898 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 117,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,764 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 112,764 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake lagging in operation pedal sinks to floor under pressure (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,813 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 109,189 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,029 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 106,028 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 101,622 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 97,611 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,792 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,736 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,101 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 79,095 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,559 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 66,423 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,202 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,012 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 36,922 miles

Nearside 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 BKD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BKD, 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 BKD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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