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SN51 BKJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,779 mi
Last recorded106,779 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 BKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,779 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 104,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 104,071 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heat sheild insecure

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 99,931 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 99,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 96,501 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

numerous brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f ball joint/ t/r/e boots poor and slight play. also slight play in o/s of rack

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

other parts of exhaust slightly corroded

suspension components corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2014 96,501 miles

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

brake discs slightly corroded

numerous brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f ball joint/ t/r/e boots poor and slight play. also slight play in o/s of rack

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

other parts of exhaust slightly corroded

suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2013 93,009 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 93,008 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 90,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air con rad damaged

all 4 tyres cracking in tread 205/55/16 91w

all brake discs corroded

front to rear and both rear which are part of flexi corroded and o/s/f slight corrosion

h brake feels jerky when opperated ( cables ) ?

Fail 14 Feb 2012 90,032 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air con rad damaged

all 4 tyres cracking in tread 205/55/16 91w

all brake discs corroded

both front suspension lower arms rear bushes deteriorated advise replacement now or very soon

front to rear and both rear which are part of flexi corroded and o/s/f slight corrosion

h brake feels jerky when opperated ( cables ) ?

n/s/f side light dull

rear screen wash leaking near pump area

Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,643 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,462 miles

N/S Wiper blade worn

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 77,600 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 77,600 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,278 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 72,277 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front side lights poor

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2005 63,975 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 63,974 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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SN51 BKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN51 BKJ, 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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SN51 BKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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