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PX51 BBF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,442 mi
Last recorded148,442 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 BBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 148,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 132,274 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 132,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 122,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 108,156 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 106,129 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 106,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 94,479 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 74,362 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 74,252 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 62,709 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 50,938 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

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 BBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BBF, 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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PX51 BBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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