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PX51 AYL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,403 mi
Last recorded176,403 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 AYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 176,403 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 161,220 miles

eml on

t/c light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 145,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

esp warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2010 125,934 miles

Rear brake disc pitted.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 125,903 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc pitted.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 117,261 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 117,261 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 105,680 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 90,318 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 90,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 60,744 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 60,744 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,279 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 AYL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AYL, 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 AYL registered?

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

Is PX51 AYL safe to buy?

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