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FD51 BUH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,722 mi
Last recorded141,722 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 BUH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 141,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipework to rack. (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 141,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipework to rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 137,143 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 135,067 miles

exhaust seeping from front flexi

Pass 22 Nov 2014 125,960 miles

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 9 Nov 2013 117,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 108,799 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 17 Nov 2011 100,771 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 100,771 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 91,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,134 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 82,133 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 73,933 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 73,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2006 54,787 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 46,176 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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FD51 BUH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD51 BUH, 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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FD51 BUH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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