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FJ51 FRF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,759 mi
Last recorded91,759 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 FRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 91,759 miles

front suspension arm corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear shockers corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2019 91,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front suspension arm corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear shockers corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 84,843 miles

both front coil springs & n/s/rear corroded

n/s/front tyre nail in tread

o/s/rear brake pipe corrodeed

o/s/rear tyre worn on shoulders & small split

Pass 20 Oct 2017 75,556 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside rear shocker leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,973 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,491 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear indicators slightly faiding

exhaust rear box mounting braket starting to rust

Pass 28 Nov 2014 67,882 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre becoming perished

Fail 22 Nov 2014 67,882 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre becoming perished

Pass 5 Nov 2013 64,123 miles

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2012 59,910 miles

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2011 55,679 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,883 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 51,883 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 48,245 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 43,337 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 43,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,487 miles

front pads low

osr tyre 2mm outer edge

slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 16 Oct 2006 34,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,522 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 29,496 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 FRF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

FJ51 FRF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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