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SF51 CYP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,706 mi
Last recorded129,706 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 CYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 129,706 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished on walls

Pass 11 Oct 2012 120,108 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 120,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 112,298 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 112,227 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 103,375 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 103,348 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 94,602 miles

slight damage to front subframe// o/s/f wheelbearinr slightly noisey

Pass 21 Nov 2008 85,320 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 72,531 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 62,201 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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SF51 CYP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SF51 CYP, 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 SF51 CYP registered?

SF51 CYP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is SF51 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 CYP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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