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FJ51 HLK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,468 mi
Last recorded175,468 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 HLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 175,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lowers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear drum brake back plates corroded

front of inner and outer sills corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2022 175,466 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lowers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear drum brake back plates corroded

front of inner and outer sills corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 174,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 174,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 174,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 173,592 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 172,481 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2017 170,605 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust system corroded/poor condition

front suspension arms corroded slightly

rear axle corroded and mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 168,958 miles

exhaust system derteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 167,793 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 166,121 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 163,827 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 155,305 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 138,418 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 138,418 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 124,218 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 108,610 miles

some play in steering components

Pass 28 Aug 2008 93,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2007 78,078 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 64,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 52,031 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 HLK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HLK, 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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FJ51 HLK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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