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SV51 COJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,330 mi
Last recorded124,330 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 COJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 124,330 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 9 Apr 2012 124,321 miles

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 109,175 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 91,277 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,277 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 74,103 miles

coil pack wiring hard and crispy esp at no 2 cyl

emissions on upper lamda limit

front body and bumper damaged

front brake discs are in very poor condition/pitted

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

rear under/dirt shield is damaged

timing belt is advised as over 4 years old!!!

Fail 20 Aug 2008 74,103 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

emissions on upper lamda limit

front body and bumper damaged

front brake discs are in very poor condition/pitted

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

rear under/dirt shield is damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2007 59,472 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,276 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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SV51 COJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV51 COJ, 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 SV51 COJ registered?

SV51 COJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SV51 COJ safe to buy?

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