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EO51 BKG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

189,792 mi
Last recorded189,792 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 BKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 189,792 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 180,375 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 173,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2013 163,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 153,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 142,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 132,385 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 121,904 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 9 Aug 2008 111,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 101,118 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn to 3/2 mm

Pass 24 Aug 2006 85,567 miles

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

rear number plate backing starting to lift

Fail 24 Aug 2006 85,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate backing starting to lift

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 BKG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BKG, 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 BKG registered?

EO51 BKG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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