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SN51 BOJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,064 mi
Last recorded88,064 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 BOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,064 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 tail box has minor leak

eml on

Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 tail box has minor leak

eml on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,545 miles

brake pipes greased up

front discs scored

Fail 6 Jul 2015

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

brake pipes greased up

front discs scored

Fail 24 Jun 2015 74,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both main front to rear & both rear brake pipes heavily greased..

Brake servo vacuum hose has been repaired..

Exhaust system corroded..

Front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected..

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake disc back plate missing..

Offside front indicator lens missing..

Offside front tyre badly perished..

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,986 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 70,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pipes covered in grease

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,955 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 70,955 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,097 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,065 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,244 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on

Fail 21 Aug 2008 65,244 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2006 88,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split n/s/f brake pad semsor wire chaffing caliper body o/s/r tyre running low on pressure

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 BOJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SN51 BOJ, 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 SN51 BOJ registered?

SN51 BOJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2001.

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