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FG51 WUA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,183 mi
Last recorded138,183 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 WUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 138,183 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2016 138,058 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust up (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 127,910 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 127,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 112,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 104,762 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 104,762 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 101,120 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 101,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 93,427 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 85,529 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 78,724 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 78,700 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 70,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust corroded and leaking gas

Pass 4 Dec 2007 70,660 miles

centre exhaust corroded and leaking gas

Fail 28 Nov 2006 62,648 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 62,648 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 53,873 miles

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

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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FG51 WUA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG51 WUA, 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 FG51 WUA registered?

FG51 WUA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is FG51 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 WUA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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