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SF51 UWY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,834 mi
Last recorded115,834 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 UWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,834 miles

Nearside Front Hole in sill.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 115,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hole in sill.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Feb 2018 110,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bottom of wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,090 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 105,089 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators white (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator missing lens missing (1.4.A.2b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

e.m.light on

Fail 6 Nov 2015 99,225 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

e.m.light on

Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,536 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,856 miles

rear brake pipes swollen under covers

Fail 6 Nov 2013 87,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

eml light on

rear brake pipes swollen under covers

Pass 3 Oct 2012 84,548 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,535 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,418 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,764 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,905 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 52,338 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 UWY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UWY, 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 UWY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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