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SJ51 CKU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

273,767 mi
Last recorded273,767 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 273,767 miles

brake wear indicator light indicates a fault

Fail 11 Sep 2023 273,767 miles

brake wear indicator light indicates a fault

Stop lamp(s) all not working fuse replaced (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 264,086 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 254,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 254,421 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 247,645 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 247,634 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 239,084 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 228,669 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 228,590 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair soft brake pedal (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 219,601 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 209,393 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 199,286 miles

Exhaust Cent Mounting welds broken

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 184,950 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 184,825 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 174,739 miles

steering rack end has slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2012 165,345 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 165,345 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 157,545 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 157,545 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 149,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 149,223 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 140,253 miles

nearside washer not working

Pass 10 Jul 2008 132,726 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 125,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 125,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 117,512 miles

rear tyres close to wear limit's

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 CKU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SJ51 CKU, 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 CKU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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