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SJ51 HWX

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,465 mi
Last recorded167,465 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 HWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 167,465 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.34mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 167,158 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.34mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 156,130 miles

Corrosion on various suspension components.

Front indicators are losing amber colouration.

Metal brake pipes art rear are corroding.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

One segment of centre rear brake light is no working.

Rear bush in n/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 156,130 miles

Corrosion on various suspension components.

Front indicators are losing amber colouration.

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Metal brake pipes art rear are corroding.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

One segment of centre rear brake light is no working.

Rear bush in n/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 154,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 153,047 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 151,291 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 151,265 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 149,089 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 149,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 147,159 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 145,159 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 143,292 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 140,714 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 HWX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

SJ51 HWX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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