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SF51 EHU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,984 mi
Last recorded172,984 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 EHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 172,984 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 171,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 170,474 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 170,077 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 169,278 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2018 169,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 167,894 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 166,207 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 164,388 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 163,476 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 161,282 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 158,339 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 155,469 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 149,783 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 146,826 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 144,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 144,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 141,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 141,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 138,971 miles

minimum play nearside steering rack,

Pass 11 Oct 2006 138,557 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 EHU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EHU, 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 EHU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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