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AO51 BNZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,790 mi
Last recorded163,790 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 163,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine light on

Fail 27 Jun 2017 163,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine light on

Pass 16 Jun 2016 158,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine light on

Fail 16 Jun 2016 158,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine light on

Pass 18 Jun 2015 150,347 miles

rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2014 134,960 miles

rear brake diswcs rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2013 121,878 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 109,689 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 95,113 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,345 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 84,345 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,858 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,397 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 64,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,560 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,000 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 42,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 32,305 miles

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 BNZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BNZ, 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 BNZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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