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SY51 AFO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,624 mi
Last recorded137,624 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 AFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 137,624 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear. (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 135,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 132,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside corroded.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 132,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Underside corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2014 129,381 miles

Front suspension area corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 125,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Radiator support corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 121,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 116,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 113,652 miles

rear brake imbalance O/S slow.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 113,652 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake imbalance O/S slow.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 108,307 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 108,307 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 104,323 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 97,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 87,449 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 87,449 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY51 AFO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY51 AFO, 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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SY51 AFO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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