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SF51 EHJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

248,909 mi
Last recorded248,909 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 EHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 248,909 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion under vehicle and components

Pass 24 Dec 2024 244,704 miles

all brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside and offside front suspension components corroded and rear axle

nearside front outer cv boot has sight leak of grease

nearside front track rod end dust cover cracked and perished

Pass 9 Dec 2023 239,528 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle correded but not weakend

Pass 17 Dec 2022 234,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 229,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 225,038 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jun 2019 220,017 miles

both front sill jacking points showing signs of soft metal

Fail 22 Jun 2019 220,017 miles

both front sill jacking points showing signs of soft metal

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 216,973 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 216,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 212,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs very worn and lipped

offside front wing arch very corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2016 207,722 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 200,721 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 193,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 193,595 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 184,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 184,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 171,921 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 159,100 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 146,062 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 131,570 miles

Both front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Both rear tyres are beginning to feather on inside edges.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front flexi brake hose is routed wrong way.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 119,602 miles

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

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

Rear brakes feel as though they are starting to seize.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 105,148 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front and offside rear tyres all show sign's of wear

Pass 30 Jun 2006 90,174 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 79,960 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 EHJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EHJ, 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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SF51 EHJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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