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SN51 HLY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,331 mi
Last recorded91,331 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 HLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,331 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,057 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake effort low

n/s/r footbrake effort low

rear brake imbalance 61%

Fail 27 Mar 2013 90,057 miles

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

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

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

Engine managment light on dash

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 80,004 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 80,002 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

mil light on dash

Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,537 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes corroding at ends under coating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f indicator damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pipes corrodeing under coating

o/s/r tyre perished

various oil leaks

Fail 12 Feb 2009 50,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

altenator belt cracking

oil leak around sump gasket

Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

altenator belt cracking

oil leak around sump gasket

Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

altenator belt cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2008 46,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

altenator belt cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2007 40,493 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2006 32,221 miles

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

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

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 HLY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HLY, 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 HLY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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