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PX51 AYJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,610 mi
Last recorded75,610 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 AYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,610 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Jul 2011 75,608 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,120 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 73,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 64,651 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Unable to check rear belts due to child seat

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,473 miles

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Fail 13 Oct 2008 59,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,626 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,131 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 37,618 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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PX51 AYJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PX51 AYJ, 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 PX51 AYJ registered?

PX51 AYJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for PX51 AYJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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