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SV51 FBC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,693 mi
Last recorded137,693 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 FBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 137,693 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 128,509 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 119,030 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 110,537 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 99,144 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 92,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 92,994 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 78,260 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres are close to limit of 1.6mm. front tyres are 2mm and rear are 2.5mm.

front brake pads are wearing

Pass 30 Mar 2007 78,260 miles

all four tyres are close to limit of 1.6mm. front tyres are 2mm and rear are 2.5mm.

front brake pads are wearing

Fail 22 Sep 2005 48,206 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front tyre had nail in (now fixed)

rear reg plate advised (deterioated)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 48,206 miles

n/s front tyre had nail in (now fixed)

rear reg plate advised (deterioated)

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 FBC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SV51 FBC, 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 FBC registered?

SV51 FBC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is SV51 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 FBC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV51 FBC have outstanding finance?

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