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AY51 FUE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,101 mi
Last recorded157,101 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 157,101 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 146,750 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Rears slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 140,876 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes both sides outer coating bubbling

Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking;both rear & nearside front (4.1.D.1e)

wipers deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2017 135,314 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes swelling in sleeved coating possibly corroding

middle exhaust bracket corroded

slight wear in steering rack (knock noise in rack)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 127,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

Fail 3 Feb 2016 127,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

Pass 29 Jan 2015 120,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2015 120,815 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 111,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,439 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 101,437 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2012 89,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 89,408 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wipers deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 75,820 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,900 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers slighty deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,646 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,481 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,225 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 47,225 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,459 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 18 Oct 2005 32,536 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 FUE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FUE, 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 FUE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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