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PX51 BDO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,482 mi
Last recorded118,482 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 BDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 118,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 114,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

after market exhaust fitted

after market suspension fitted

offside parking brake performance

Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,246 miles

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

Oil leak ()

aftermarket exhaust fitted

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

front subframe coated

suspension lowered/aftermarket suspension fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,371 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 103,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,362 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 99,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,557 miles

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

parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 96,557 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,690 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 93,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 91,480 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,262 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,183 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 71,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,211 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 58,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,107 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,754 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 BDO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BDO, 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 BDO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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