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SF51 XKG

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

359,178 mi
Last recorded359,178 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 XKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 359,178 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 359,178 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 354,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 350,438 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s inner steering arm slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2015 343,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 335,786 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 335,776 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 328,589 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 317,837 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 303,195 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 287,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 275,446 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 275,446 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2007 265,192 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 223,370 miles

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

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

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 XKG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKG, 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 XKG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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