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AE51 FMA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

126,725 mi
Last recorded126,725 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 126,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 124,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 122,642 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 121,048 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 121,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 118,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 118,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 117,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,873 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 115,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,424 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 114,419 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 112,218 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 104,916 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,399 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,698 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,078 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,409 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs coroded on inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,514 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,509 miles

N/S/F Tyre low on edges

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

O/S/F Tyre low on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,949 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,187 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 46,739 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 46,733 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2005 41,960 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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AE51 FMA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 AE51 FMA, 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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AE51 FMA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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