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BV51 AXP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,383 mi
Last recorded190,383 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 AXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 190,383 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 190,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 182,096 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 182,095 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 176,077 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 176,076 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 167,668 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 167,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2017 167,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d mount (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2016 157,663 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 157,651 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 151,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 142,041 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 142,038 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 133,406 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 133,406 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 118,665 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 103,803 miles

both rear number plate lights slightly deterioted

Fail 17 Jan 2011 103,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear number plate lights slightly deterioted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 87,921 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,102 miles

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

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

rear suspension bump stops split / disintegrating

Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,009 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 66,009 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear shock bump stop rubbers deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2007 52,282 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2006 39,333 miles

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

o/s door mirror cracked

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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BV51 AXP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV51 AXP, 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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BV51 AXP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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