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AO51 JXM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

183,068 mi
Last recorded183,068 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 JXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 183,068 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Front anti-roll bar showing signs of fouling the body, and o/s/f drive shaft but not found to be fouling time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure repaired and coated with underseal

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 182,887 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Front anti-roll bar showing signs of fouling the body, and o/s/f drive shaft but not found to be fouling time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 182,453 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle to low for an RBT, likely to damage vehicle and/or MOT test lane equipment. (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Only 1x light source functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine coolant below minimum level

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Front anti-roll bar showing signs of fouling the body and the o/s/f drive shaft, but not found to be fouling time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 173,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both cover sills corroded slight

Pass 12 Oct 2017 166,977 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 162,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 157,236 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 150,098 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 137,854 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 137,852 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 132,521 miles

Exhaust rear of cat corroded and blowing

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

Rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 132,521 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear of cat corroded and blowing

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

Rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 130,961 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 124,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc's worn

hand brake travel close to limit

offside front tyre wearing uneven

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 7 Oct 2009 118,161 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 7 Oct 2009 118,161 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Oct 2008 112,328 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front bumper damage

Pass 16 Oct 2008 112,328 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front bumper damage

Pass 27 Sep 2007
Fail 21 Sep 2007 102,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2006 92,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 92,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2005 81,708 miles

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

Offside Front 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 JXM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 JXM, 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 JXM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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