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FG51 WUL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,101 mi
Last recorded165,101 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 WUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 165,101 miles

Nearside Front slight damage on bumper and wing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers fitted

n/s/r lamp damaged

undertarys fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 165,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

engine covers fitted

n/s/r lamp damaged

undertarys fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2014 159,231 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 159,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 148,417 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 148,417 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2012 139,945 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 139,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 132,838 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 132,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs in very poor condition

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 10 Mar 2010 119,950 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 104,830 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod

Pass 22 Jan 2008 86,453 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 86,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s mirror broken

Pass 23 Jan 2007 74,890 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 64,871 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 64,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 WUL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WUL, 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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FG51 WUL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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