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SF51 XUL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,773 mi
Last recorded157,773 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 157,773 miles

Exhaust mount deteriorated (back box)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Fail 2 Oct 2017 157,730 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Exhaust mount deteriorated (back box)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Sep 2016 152,432 miles

n/s/r tyre tread perishing

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape on inner shoulder

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 146,364 miles

front numberplate starting to de-laminate

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

nearside wingmirror lense cracked

offside front indicator bulb slightly discoloured

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

slight play in nearside front bottom suspension arm ball joint

slight travel on handbrake

very slight harshness in nearside front road wheel when spun-not excessive

Fail 9 Sep 2015 146,364 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front numberplate starting to de-laminate

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

nearside wingmirror lense cracked

offside front indicator bulb slightly discoloured

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

slight play in nearside front bottom suspension arm ball joint

slight travel on handbrake

very slight harshness in nearside front road wheel when spun-not excessive

Pass 1 Oct 2014 140,332 miles

Front bumper lower part damaged and poorly supported

Front no plate deteriaitng

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front wishbone arm inner bushes

n/side wing mirror lens cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2014 140,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper lower part damaged and poorly supported

Front no plate deteriaitng

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front wishbone arm inner bushes

n/side wing mirror lens cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2013 132,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STRONG ADVISE:Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit and completely worn on inner shoulders-will soon become illegal and need replacing asap

bottom of front bumper damaged and insecure

nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes weak

nearside wingmirror lense cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2012 123,478 miles

Damage to front bumper

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

n/side wingmirror lens cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2012 123,478 miles

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

Damage to front bumper

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

n/side wingmirror lens cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 115,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear numberplates de-laminating

front bumper damaged

nearside wingmirror lense cracked

offside front brake pad wearing slightly low

offside rear road wheel binding on

Fail 14 Sep 2010 107,337 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured as with offside front indicator bulb

Front and rear numberplates de-laminating

Front bottom valance damaged and repaired

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wingmirror lense cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2010 107,337 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured as with offside front indicator bulb

Front and rear numberplates de-laminating

Front bottom valance damaged and repaired

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

Nearside wingmirror lense cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2009 99,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and rear no plates deteriating

n/side wing mirror cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2009 99,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and rear no plates deteriating

n/side wing mirror cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2008 89,247 miles

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

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

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

both front and rear no plates starting to deteriate

n/side wing mirror cracked but not efecting vision

o/side rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Fail 18 Sep 2007 79,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,651 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 70,507 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 XUL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XUL, 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 XUL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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