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FD51 DRX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,252 mi
Last recorded136,252 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 DRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 136,252 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear tyres

eml on

Pass 5 Nov 2016 172,051 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 166,747 miles

Front Lower both outer sill lips corroded

Front o/s and n/s wearing unevenly and approaching 2mm limit

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic shroud insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose pipe (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak on engine/gearbox

Fail 20 Oct 2015 166,747 miles

Front Lower both outer sill lips corroded

Front o/s and n/s wearing unevenly and approaching 2mm limit

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic shroud insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose pipe (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak on engine/gearbox

Pass 16 Oct 2014 160,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres low on the inner edges of tread

sill lips slight distorted

Fail 15 Oct 2014 160,620 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres low on the inner edges of tread

sill lips slight distorted

unable to inspect near side rear wheel bearing operation

Pass 21 Oct 2013 151,793 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 141,392 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 132,568 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 132,568 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 121,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 113,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 21 Oct 2008 104,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 95,312 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2006 88,758 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 78,466 miles

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

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 DRX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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