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FD51 LFG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,753 mi
Last recorded166,753 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 LFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 166,753 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 166,753 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 161,303 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 154,638 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 148,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 142,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 133,795 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 125,211 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 111,579 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 111,578 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 96,980 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 96,980 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 82,399 miles

nearside + offside steering rack ends worn ..

Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,133 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 110,315 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 LFG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFG, 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 FD51 LFG registered?

FD51 LFG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is FD51 LFG safe to buy?

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