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EO51 BFK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,296 mi
Last recorded216,296 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 BFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 216,296 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 216,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 197,550 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 181,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 170,619 miles

both sill damaged

registration plate lamps dim

Pass 26 Nov 2014 162,710 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f sills damaged.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 151,840 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and some deterioration

Cat converter weak

Engine mil illuminated

General corrosion to rear axle beam

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s/f inner cv gaiter deteriorating

Service wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2013 151,840 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and some deterioration

Cat converter weak

Engine mil illuminated

General corrosion to rear axle beam

N/s/f inner cv gaiter deteriorating

Service wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2012 138,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 133,825 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 126,249 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil level slightly low

Fail 24 Nov 2010 126,249 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front valve stems slightly deteriorated

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 14 Dec 2009 118,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2006 90,769 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 74,993 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 74,993 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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EO51 BFK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO51 BFK, 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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EO51 BFK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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