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SC51 BFX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,027 mi
Last recorded49,027 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 BFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,027 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 43,579 miles

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 20 May 2009 43,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,022 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,554 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 36,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,010 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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SC51 BFX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC51 BFX, 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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How do I check the history of SC51 BFX?

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What year was SC51 BFX registered?

SC51 BFX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is SC51 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC51 BFX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC51 BFX have outstanding finance?

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