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BV51 AXT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,061 mi
Last recorded162,061 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 AXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 162,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust backbox hanger badly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2012 162,061 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust backbox hanger badly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2012 161,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both front tyres fething on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 21 Mar 2011 144,598 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 144,598 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 131,342 miles

front grille surround damaged

smoke test took 2 attempts

Fail 26 Feb 2010 131,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front grille surround damaged

smoke test took 2 attempts

Pass 6 Mar 2009 117,232 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)

Rear shockabsorber covers loose

Pass 28 Feb 2008 98,593 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 82,275 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,295 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 58,778 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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BV51 AXT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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