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SV51 DDA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,482 mi
Last recorded122,482 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 DDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 122,482 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre at legall limit

rear discs corroded

slight play at o/s/f tre

slight roughness at n/s/f wheel

steel wheel fitted at o/s/r

Fail 24 Jan 2019 122,482 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre at legall limit

rear discs corroded

slight play at o/s/f tre

slight roughness at n/s/f wheel

steel wheel fitted at o/s/r

Pass 29 Dec 2017 111,079 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 110,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,792 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 99,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped FLEXY (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,141 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 88,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,114 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,487 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 73,487 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,212 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 63,591 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,478 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 58,475 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,664 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 48,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,978 miles

O/s and n/s rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2006 32,331 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2005 27,586 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 DDA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV51 DDA, 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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SV51 DDA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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