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MT51 EJT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,790 mi
Last recorded89,790 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 EJT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,790 miles

Centre exhaust mount bracket deteriated (system still supported adequately)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front no plate cracked

unable to see rear brake pad thickness

Fail 10 Apr 2012 84,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front no plate cracked

unable to see rear brake pad thickness

Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,802 miles

Windscreen cracked at bottom of screen on passenger side. Not affecting view or swept area at time of test.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,932 miles

crack to screen outside zone b not in drivers view.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 67,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,131 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,778 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 52,109 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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MT51 EJT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT51 EJT, 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 MT51 EJT registered?

MT51 EJT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is MT51 EJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 EJT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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