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SF51 VGE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,465 mi
Last recorded136,465 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 VGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2013 136,465 miles

Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 127,318 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 127,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 118,877 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded & worn

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre worn outside edges

Fail 18 Jul 2011 118,848 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded & worn

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre worn outside edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 106,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 95,467 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 84,166 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 77,485 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,096 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 68,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 58,968 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 58,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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 VGE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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