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FE51 XOT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,582 mi
Last recorded193,582 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 XOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 193,582 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 23 Oct 2017 193,582 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 24 Oct 2016 180,187 miles

Nearside Rack end has slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2016 180,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2015 167,660 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket loose

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 157,186 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 157,186 miles

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

Passenger's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 148,738 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 139,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 130,417 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 130,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 121,195 miles

f/ discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Oct 2010 120,195 miles

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

f/ discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 108,558 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,423 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 82,114 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 68,988 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 68,988 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 55,814 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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FE51 XOT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FE51 XOT, 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 XOT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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