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SF51 MYU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,642 mi
Last recorded157,642 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 MYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 157,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 143,290 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 100,066 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 83,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

offside front indicator lens missing

slight damage to front bumper

slight damage to nearside front indicator lamp

Pass 25 Aug 2009 83,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front indicator lens missing

slight damage to front bumper

slight damage to nearside front indicator lamp

Pass 20 Aug 2008 73,014 miles

DRIVERS WIPER BLADE TORN AT END

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

RIGHT HAND FRONT INDICATOR LENS BROKEN

Fail 19 Aug 2008 72,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

DRIVERS WIPER BLADE TORN AT END

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

RIGHT HAND FRONT INDICATOR LENS BROKEN

Pass 22 Aug 2007 64,044 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 64,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,215 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 47,159 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 MYU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 MYU, 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 MYU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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