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BX51 NLT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,056 mi
Last recorded106,056 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NLT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 106,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,864 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,860 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 72,843 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.54 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 72,836 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 72,830 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,380 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 67,380 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 63,543 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 63,543 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,755 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 61,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

mil light on

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,003 miles

E.M.L on

rear springs rusty

sills damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,878 miles

e.m.l on

sills damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,207 miles

e.m.l on

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

sills damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2013 52,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

e.m.l on

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

sills damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,465 miles

Oil leak

discs rusty

eml on

nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

sills damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2012 47,465 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

discs rusty

eml on

nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

sills damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,660 miles

Front lower arm bushes slightly perished

Rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,495 miles

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

Rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,549 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,692 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,511 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,727 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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BX51 NLT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BX51 NLT, 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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BX51 NLT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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