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FJ51 HMU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,725 mi
Last recorded196,725 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 HMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 196,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 192,486 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 188,373 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 188,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 185,168 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 185,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 185,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 180,358 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 180,351 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated BOTH SIDES. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 173,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 168,687 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 168,675 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged PERISHING (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged PERISHING (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 162,745 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 152,837 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 142,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 130,333 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 117,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 104,836 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 104,825 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 93,400 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,699 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,445 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,726 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,552 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,587 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,272 miles

n/s/r brake slighty binding on

Pass 10 Aug 2006 37,534 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 HMU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HMU, 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 HMU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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