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AE51 FNX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,265 mi
Last recorded170,265 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FNX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 170,265 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust hanger broken away from exhaust

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

front shock absorbers damp

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front wishbone bush worn

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken away from exhaust

Pass 25 Jul 2016 162,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Fail 22 Jul 2016 162,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EML on

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 22 Jul 2015 155,015 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 154,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 146,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box mounting is broken

Front wiper blades are starting to smear at the ends

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2014 146,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box mounting is broken

Front wiper blades are starting to smear at the ends

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2013 138,769 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 131,355 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 122,689 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 115,267 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 106,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 97,821 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 97,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,983 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 84,983 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 68,986 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 59,467 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 59,467 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 FNX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE51 FNX, 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 FNX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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