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SF51 EHN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,380 mi
Last recorded161,380 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 EHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 161,380 miles

Drivers door window inop

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 161,380 miles

Drivers door window inop

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 151,522 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 151,522 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 136,985 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 136,985 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 126,533 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 109,949 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 109,949 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 90,518 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 72,936 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 54,390 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 EHN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SF51 EHN, 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 EHN registered?

SF51 EHN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is SF51 EHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 EHN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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