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AO51 MDF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,089 mi
Last recorded147,089 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 MDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 147,089 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

Fail 5 Dec 2016 147,089 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

Pass 14 Oct 2015 139,942 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 139,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 130,076 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 130,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 118,397 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 118,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 106,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,737 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 93,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

o/s and n/s front brake disc corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

centre exhaust bracket broken

front disc's pitted and lipped on inner face

Fail 22 Oct 2010 80,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

centre exhaust bracket broken

front disc's pitted and lipped on inner face

Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,181 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

centre exhaust bracket broken

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 67,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres on 2mm

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,587 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre starting to show cuts in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,379 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 41,379 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 16,288 miles

front brake discs corroding on inside

n/s/r brake sticking on

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 MDF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

AO51 MDF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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