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SP51 HWM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,895 mi
Last recorded104,895 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 HWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 97,203 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,229 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,529 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 86,928 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,696 miles

nearside front tyre near legal limit

offside outer driveshaft boot small end cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2009 77,160 miles

cracks in power steering belt

Pass 12 Jan 2009 72,284 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,822 miles

slight exhaust leak to rear of cat ./ rear number plate marked

Pass 15 Jan 2007 60,044 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 60,035 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,394 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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SP51 HWM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SP51 HWM, 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 HWM registered?

SP51 HWM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is SP51 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 HWM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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