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EO51 BYX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,804 mi
Last recorded79,804 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 BYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 79,804 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 79,784 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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,020 miles

All brakes binding slightly.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Mounting bracket broken but system is secure.

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudenal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.1 mm and outer edge slightly scrubbed. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudenal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked but not showing a white light. (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 74,020 miles

All brakes binding slightly.

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Safety catch seized (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Mounting bracket broken but system is secure.

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudenal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.1 mm and outer edge slightly scrubbed. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudenal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked but not showing a white light. (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 69,201 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 69,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,529 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,730 miles

both rear coil springs snaped at bottom but still located

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,016 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,919 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,954 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BYX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BYX, 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 BYX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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