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BU51 BKF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,556 mi
Last recorded120,556 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 BKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 120,556 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 120,556 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 110,834 miles

ex weak & rusty at rear of cat. ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Pass 30 Apr 2013 103,280 miles

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

ex rusty at rear of cat .just passable

Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,207 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 97,207 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,255 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 76,004 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyre valves perished

Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,315 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,654 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,904 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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BU51 BKF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU51 BKF, 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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BU51 BKF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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