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PN51 HER

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

199,316 mi
Last recorded199,316 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 HER
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2024 199,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has l/h/d lamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing lamp covered in dark film (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has l/h/d lamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing lamp covered in dark film (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion both side on inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp covered in film (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp covered in film (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both lamps covered with film (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 195,745 miles

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 189,166 miles

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing fall inspection of some components.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 183,607 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 173,219 miles

Small chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 173,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Small chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 163,210 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen damage

corrosion to lower part of nearside front wing

Fail 20 Feb 2018 163,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Engine breather hose split

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.2.6)

Rearcexhaust rubber mounting indoor condition

Windscreen damage

corrosion to lower part of nearside front wing

Pass 13 Feb 2017 151,716 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 151,716 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both fronts (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Feb 2016 143,964 miles

All for tyres wearing on outer edges.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 143,964 miles

All for tyres wearing on outer edges.

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 140,739 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

signs of offside front drive shaft rubbing on pipe

Fail 12 Jan 2015 140,737 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pad indicator light on

EML on

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

signs of offside front drive shaft rubbing on pipe

Pass 17 Jan 2014 139,545 miles

Brake warning light on

Eml on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 137,596 miles

nearside front pads sensor wire broken

pad sensor warning light on

Fail 21 Jan 2013 137,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front pads sensor wire broken

pad sensor warning light on

rear and centre exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 132,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 130,152 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 117,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 100,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 87,992 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 78,933 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)

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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PN51 HER is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PN51 HER, 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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PN51 HER is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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