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PO51 AFU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

220,631 mi
Last recorded220,631 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 AFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 220,631 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 219,875 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 124,121 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 123,208 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,811 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 107,811 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2014 93,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,927 miles

both front ball joints have slight lift

both front d bushes have slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,238 miles

advise centre exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,052 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,657 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,077 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,947 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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PO51 AFU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PO51 AFU, 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 PO51 AFU registered?

PO51 AFU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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