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AY51 BHX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,361 mi
Last recorded112,361 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 112,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2021 112,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 109,957 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 109,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 105,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 101,361 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,122 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,122 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 90,012 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge but within limit

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge but within limit

Fail 25 Feb 2016 90,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge but within limit

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge but within limit

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,888 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 83,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,930 miles

filler in o/s/r outer sill

Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,930 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

filler in o/s/r outer sill

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,541 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,140 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,348 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,559 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,948 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,575 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,971 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 BHX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY51 BHX, 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 BHX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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