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FJ51 FPP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,201 mi
Last recorded113,201 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 FPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,201 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 113,201 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,614 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 98,609 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 93,089 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 85,139 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 76,395 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 76,391 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,765 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 65,765 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

BOTH WINDSCREEN WIPERS SMEAR SLIGHTLY

WINDSCREEN HAS LIGHT SCRATCH MARKS ON OFFSIDE

Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,127 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 44,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,872 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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FJ51 FPP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FJ51 FPP, 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 FJ51 FPP registered?

FJ51 FPP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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