MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,758 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres starting to crack
coil spring corroded nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers fitted
nearside rear tyre cracking
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
both front tyres starting to crack
coil spring broken offside rear (2.4.C.1a)
coil spring corroded nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers fitted
nearside rear tyre cracking
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
engine covers fitted
wipers smearing screen slightly slight play top front suspension mounts
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside rear fog light lense broken
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
engine cover is broken/cracked
near side wiper smearing screen
off side front tyre has cut in tread
off side outer sill is bent
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
engine cover is broken/cracked
near side wiper smearing screen
off side front tyre has cut in tread
off side outer sill is bent
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All 4 indicators slightly discoloured
Nail in nearside front tyre
handbrake lever stiff in operation (creaking)
offside rear tyre worn to 3mm
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE51 XLT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 FE51 XLT, 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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FE51 XLT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2001.
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