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SY51 AFV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,331 mi
Last recorded141,331 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 AFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 141,331 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 140,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 135,484 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 125,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 112,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 99,341 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,125 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 88,125 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,684 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,339 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 53,004 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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SY51 AFV 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 90.9%.

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 AFV, 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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How do I check the history of SY51 AFV?

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What year was SY51 AFV registered?

SY51 AFV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is SY51 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 AFV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY51 AFV have outstanding finance?

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