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AY51 BHP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

260,728 mi
Last recorded260,728 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BHP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2021 260,728 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 249,094 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 249,094 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 236,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear fuel tank straps corroded.

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Gear box differential has clicking noise.

Rear Axel corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2019 236,525 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear fuel tank straps corroded.

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Gear box differential has clicking noise.

Rear Axel corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 218,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 218,958 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine failed emissions test (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 202,566 miles

All four tyres perished

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

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

coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 189,403 miles

both rear springs heavily corroded

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 174,423 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 174,423 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp high level stop lamp remains on constentley (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 166,588 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 166,588 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 157,909 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 147,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 140,354 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 140,354 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 132,420 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 126,903 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 112,880 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Mar 2008 116,411 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 94,007 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 61,462 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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AY51 BHP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AY51 BHP, 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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AY51 BHP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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