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EK51 BVR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,656 mi
Last recorded177,656 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 BVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 177,656 miles

Front number plate cracked

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 177,491 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate cracked

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 168,616 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator, lens missing

Pass 1 Dec 2016 157,073 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Nov 2016 157,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 148,547 miles

Nearside Front indicator outer lens missing

Nearside Front tyre low

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre low

Offside Rear tyre low

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 144,086 miles

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

general corrosion under the vehicle

near side front indicator outer lens missing but inditcator still working condition

Fail 22 Nov 2014 144,086 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

general corrosion under the vehicle

near side front indicator outer lens missing but inditcator still working condition

Pass 22 Nov 2013 140,350 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Nov 2013 140,350 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 23 Nov 2012 134,312 miles

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

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

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

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

offside headlamp adjuster not working (internal adjuster)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 134,312 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)

offside headlamp adjuster not working (internal adjuster)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 126,494 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 116,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 116,613 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 105,810 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 105,810 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 93,242 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 80,474 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 70,507 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 BVR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EK51 BVR, 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 BVR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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