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EO51 BGK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,777 mi
Last recorded159,777 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 BGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 159,777 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 159,333 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 151,681 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 136,340 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 136,310 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 122,013 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 109,160 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust support deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2011 97,165 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,165 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,564 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split

Fail 21 Oct 2010 87,564 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 69,548 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 60,330 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Oct 2006 52,940 miles

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

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 BGK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO51 BGK registered?

EO51 BGK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EO51 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 BGK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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