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SJ51 CNX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,421 mi
Last recorded157,421 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 CNX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 157,421 miles

general corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2023 157,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2022 153,748 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 153,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 151,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 147,514 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 142,498 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 137,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 134,880 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 123,112 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f inner sill slightly distorted.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 114,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 106,633 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 94,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 94,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,782 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 88,782 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 83,176 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Jul 2010 83,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,317 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 78,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 73,849 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 68,741 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 68,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE MIDDLE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

ADVISE NSF & OSF TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 20 Apr 2006 63,936 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 CNX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CNX, 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 CNX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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