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BD51 UST

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,062 mi
Last recorded175,062 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 UST
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 175,062 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 164,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 153,913 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 142,920 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 132,079 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 122,380 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 112,755 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 14 Jan 2013 112,755 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 103,557 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,120 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 84,360 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,400 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,197 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,024 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 41,701 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 41,701 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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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BD51 UST is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD51 UST, 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 BD51 UST registered?

BD51 UST is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BD51 UST safe to buy?

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