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SJ51 CKN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,111 mi
Last recorded205,111 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 CKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 205,111 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2013 205,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 163,073 miles

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

park brake reading border line

Fail 24 Mar 2011 143,562 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 143,562 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 132,865 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 122,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 114,397 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 114,397 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 104,221 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 104,206 miles

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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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SJ51 CKN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ51 CKN, 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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SJ51 CKN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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