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SJ51 CLX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

377,926 mi
Last recorded377,926 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 377,926 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 377,920 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 358,770 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 358,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyer outer tread just visaball poss tracking out

Pass 8 Sep 2009 332,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 306,123 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 273,801 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 242,433 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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SJ51 CLX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ51 CLX, 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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What year was SJ51 CLX registered?

SJ51 CLX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is SJ51 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 CLX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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