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EK51 BVS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,148 mi
Last recorded51,148 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 BVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2019 51,148 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn track rod end has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All Direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r (repeaters okay) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 40,314 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,031 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 38,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,048 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 36,941 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,932 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,053 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,362 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,749 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 BVS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BVS, 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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What year was EK51 BVS registered?

EK51 BVS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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