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BX51 NLV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

216,335 mi
Last recorded216,335 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 216,335 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 216,335 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 210,185 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.4.G.4e)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view offside (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 203,222 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 195,185 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 195,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 186,803 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 179,009 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 171,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front indicator cover missing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 158,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 149,021 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 139,949 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 131,851 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 122,497 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 NLV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BX51 NLV, 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 NLV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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