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PX51 BAV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,025 mi
Last recorded149,025 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 BAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 149,025 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f steering rack end play

Pass 1 Oct 2014 136,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 131,180 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 123,001 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 123,001 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 113,547 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 113,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 102,860 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs are worn and pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,828 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,617 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,398 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,450 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 58,447 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,525 miles

exaust centre bracket is adrift

Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,890 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 BAV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PX51 BAV, 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 BAV registered?

PX51 BAV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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