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AY51 DKK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,333 mi
Last recorded120,333 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 120,333 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust bracket broken

front anti roll bar D-bushes worn

front to rear brake pipe corroded at offside rear

Pass 25 Jul 2018 111,131 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 111,131 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,761 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 104,577 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 100,046 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,553 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 85,809 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 85,809 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,087 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,872 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,169 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,282 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 41,282 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 33,889 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 DKK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DKK, 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 AY51 DKK registered?

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

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