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SF51 TFX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,351 mi
Last recorded128,351 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 TFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 128,351 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 128,350 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 125,308 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 125,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 123,136 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 121,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FLEXIE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 121,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FLEXIE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 118,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front indicator lens craked

Fail 10 Nov 2018 115,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front indicator lens craked

Pass 9 Nov 2017 113,036 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 108,218 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 108,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 103,931 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 103,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 65 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2014 99,503 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 99,503 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,922 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 92,918 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 87,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 79,711 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 79,711 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 74,357 miles

slight wear at nearside front track rod

Pass 11 Nov 2009 66,905 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 58,916 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 58,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,086 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,882 miles

off side rear tyre worn.edges 1 & 2mm. †centre tread 3mm.

one high level brake lamp bulb not working.

one securing bracket at near side headlamp broken.requires attention.

very slight deterioration at front suspension arm rear bushes.

Fail 30 Oct 2006 39,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear tyre worn.edges 1 & 2mm. †centre tread 3mm.

one high level brake lamp bulb not working.

one securing bracket at near side headlamp broken.requires attention.

very slight deterioration at front suspension arm rear bushes.

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 TFX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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