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EK51 BVO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,635 mi
Last recorded113,635 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 BVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 113,635 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 113,630 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 105,977 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 105,977 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insequr (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,059 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 99,059 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,652 miles

o/s front tyre edge wear

slight wear o/s front steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 20 Aug 2015 78,652 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre edge wear

slight wear o/s front steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,785 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,181 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,491 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,328 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,924 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,310 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,081 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 24,428 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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EK51 BVO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EK51 BVO, 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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EK51 BVO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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