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EO51 BHU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,706 mi
Last recorded140,706 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 BHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 140,706 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 139,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 139,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 137,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Dec 2022 137,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 136,147 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,532 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 117,489 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 117,489 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 112,775 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,255 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 98,445 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 10 May 2012 98,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 23 May 2011 89,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 89,093 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 72,685 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 72,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 65,816 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 56,447 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 45,163 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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EO51 BHU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BHU, 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 EO51 BHU registered?

EO51 BHU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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