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SF51 KVS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,078 mi
Last recorded178,078 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 KVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 178,078 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 165,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 151,389 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 138,427 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 121,355 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 108,472 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 99,118 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 99,118 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 91,675 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 91,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 82,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 77,058 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 68,197 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 KVS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF51 KVS registered?

SF51 KVS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is SF51 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 KVS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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