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AY51 EVG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,286 mi
Last recorded91,286 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 91,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 80,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,492 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,879 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 73,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,887 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 71,887 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,081 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 70,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,585 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)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 66,585 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,701 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 67,815 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,040 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 58,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 58,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,269 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,340 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 47,314 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,828 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 22 Sep 2006 33,648 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 27,634 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 EVG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AY51 EVG, 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 EVG registered?

AY51 EVG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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