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CN51 AOV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,123 mi
Last recorded168,123 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 AOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 168,123 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 162,564 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on fuel tank straps

Fail 16 Nov 2016 162,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on fuel tank straps

Pass 5 Nov 2015 153,099 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 153,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 137,805 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 137,800 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 118,356 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 104,361 miles

*Rear No. plate discoloured*

Front No. plate discoloured

Noise/Roughness n/s/r wheel bearing

O/s/f sill damaged

Oil mist gearbox (Diff area)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 92,376 miles

Front No. plate discoloured

Long handbrake travel

O/s/f sill damaged

Rear No. plate discoloured

Rear silencer rear hanger bracket fractured

Rear washer inop

Fail 29 Jun 2011 92,376 miles

Front No. plate discoloured

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f sill damaged

Rear No. plate discoloured

Rear silencer rear hanger bracket fractured

Rear washer inop

Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,404 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,204 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,955 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 57,955 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,530 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,350 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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CN51 AOV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CN51 AOV, 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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CN51 AOV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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