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EK51 EFG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,484 mi
Last recorded60,484 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 EFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 60,484 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,269 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 60,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,055 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 59,456 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 59,456 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 58,591 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,361 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 57,333 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine indication on.

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly NS/OS (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service now indication on.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,236 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,093 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 51,213 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,202 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 45,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,562 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 42,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 42,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f inner cv boot is inscure

Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,143 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 25,038 miles

both front tyres slightly crack outer wall

Fail 4 Jul 2009 25,038 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres slightly crack outer wall

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,944 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,522 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 24,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre& both rear tyres cracked & perished

rear discs showing corrossion

Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,764 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 20,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 17,214 miles

front and rear discs just mot legal/showing corrossion †h/brake operation notchy

Pass 14 Dec 2005 14,395 miles

front and rear discs showing corrossion

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 EFG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EFG, 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 EFG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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