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SF51 MYV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,431 mi
Last recorded127,431 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 127,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 121,602 miles

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

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

all suspension components in a rusty condition

centre exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2016 121,562 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

all suspension components in a rusty condition

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2015 116,936 miles

all suspension components in a rusty condition

Fail 23 Oct 2015 116,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 27 Oct 2014 112,225 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 112,225 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,729 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust, rear suspension and front suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 30 Oct 2013 104,729 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust, rear suspension and front suspension in a rusty condition

Pass 26 Jul 2012 93,959 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 93,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,688 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 86,688 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 80,981 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,930 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 66,930 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,002 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,849 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 45,496 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 MYV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MYV, 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 MYV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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