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FJ51 HPK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,165 mi
Last recorded142,165 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 HPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 142,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 140,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 137,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 132,385 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 132,371 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake lagging in operation spongy (1.2.1 (d))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 132,352 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 124,784 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened has in the past been rubbing drive shaft no fouling at time of test (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 115,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened has in the past been rubbing drive shaft no fouling at time of test (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 108,610 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 101,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,145 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,681 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 91,681 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,906 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 88,906 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,208 miles

Both front wiper blades split on ends but clearing screen ok

Rear number plate becoming unstuck

Fail 18 Aug 2011 83,208 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both front wiper blades split on ends but clearing screen ok

Rear number plate becoming unstuck

Fail 2 Aug 2010 75,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,415 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 54,861 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

front and rear brake discs showing corrosion

o/s/r lamp damadged

Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,473 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2006 35,450 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 35,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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 HPK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HPK, 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 HPK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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