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SY51 CNU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,357 mi
Last recorded117,357 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 117,357 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 117,357 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 102,599 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 96,692 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 94,250 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 92,748 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 92,727 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 89,926 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 86,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 86,166 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 CNU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY51 CNU, 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 SY51 CNU registered?

SY51 CNU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is SY51 CNU safe to buy?

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