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AY51 EVP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,337 mi
Last recorded147,337 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 147,337 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 147,334 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering arm modification unsafe rackend loose on rack (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear indicator lens missing

Pass 23 Sep 2020 136,595 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 126,833 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

high level stop light n/w

Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 102,928 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 97,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 97,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perrish

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 88,659 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,999 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,522 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,532 miles

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,986 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,673 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,181 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 33,289 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 EVP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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