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CU51 CEF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,646 mi
Last recorded148,646 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 CEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 148,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear seatbelts slow to re-tract.

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 14 Jan 2020 148,646 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Body component likely to become detached bumper moulding (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear seatbelts slow to re-tract.

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 144,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 14 Dec 2018 144,578 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated door (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 139,843 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 11 Dec 2017 139,843 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 135,113 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some under bonnet components

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 135,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some under bonnet components

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 126,243 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing for full inspection to some under bonnet components

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

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved to recheck aims

Fail 9 Dec 2015 126,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted not allowing for full inspection to some under bonnet components

Engine oil leak

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

Lower engine covers fitted

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved to recheck aims

Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 117,228 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

n/s/f. fog light not working.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 108,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shocks dust covers insecure

front number plate slight damage

Fail 10 Dec 2012 101,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shocks dust covers insecure

front number plate slight damage

Pass 13 Dec 2011 91,098 miles

lower engine cover fitted.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 91,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f. wiper blade incorrectly fitted.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 78,714 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f. wiper blade split.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 78,714 miles

o/s/f. wiper blade split.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,996 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,911 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,030 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 51,524 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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CU51 CEF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CU51 CEF, 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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CU51 CEF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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