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SP51 HJF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,115 mi
Last recorded188,115 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 HJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2010 188,115 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 188,115 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 178,978 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 178,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 174,976 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 174,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 159,512 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 103,916 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 103,916 miles

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

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)

high level bulbs inoperative

no plate light dull

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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SP51 HJF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SP51 HJF, 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 SP51 HJF registered?

SP51 HJF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2001.

Is SP51 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 HJF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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