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SF51 NYR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,349 mi
Last recorded99,349 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 NYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside inner cv gaitor holed

Fail 23 Sep 2009 91,167 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked in tread area

Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,167 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked in tread area

Pass 29 Sep 2008 83,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,719 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 62,501 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 NYR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NYR, 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 NYR registered?

SF51 NYR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SF51 NYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 NYR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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