MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
outersills & floor soft
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle undersill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
outersills & floor soft
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both front wiper rubbers torn at ends
coolant level low
radiator leaking
statuary requirements for rear seatbelts have been met although centre belt is not fitted at test.
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both front wiper rubbers torn at ends
coolant level low
radiator leaking
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear seat backs missing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear seat backs missing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
high level stop lamp partially lit
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise rear brake service
high level stop lamp partially lit
ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT SEATBELT SLOW TO RETRACT
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT SEATBELT SLOW TO RETRACT
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ51 CMF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 CMF, 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 CMF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2001.
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