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AO51 TER

2001 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,544 mi
Last recorded110,544 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 TER
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 110,544 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 107,420 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 103,830 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 100,322 miles

Both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,127 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 95,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,516 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has very slight play

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

offside front a/r/b drop link boot starting to split

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 6 Jul 2020 92,176 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 86,117 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Disconnected Hid kit wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,126 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust blow from rear box. (Blowing on weld to pipe)

OS Washer jet

OS washer jet has a funky spray pattern

OSR handbrake lever partially seized.

Pass 30 May 2017 70,975 miles

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

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

front under tray insecure

Fail 30 May 2017 70,975 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

front under tray insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,972 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 66,972 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,903 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,769 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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,835 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,292 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,415 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,829 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,161 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 37,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 32,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,240 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 TER is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TER, 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 TER is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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