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FJ51 HRN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,955 mi
Last recorded133,955 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 HRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 133,955 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 121,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 117,962 miles

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

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

both side wheel arch covers insecure

ns wiper blade split but still clears

Fail 21 Aug 2012 117,960 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both side wheel arch covers insecure

ns wiper blade split but still clears

Pass 4 Aug 2011 107,162 miles

Nearside wiper streaky.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 99,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2009 90,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2009 90,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2008 82,732 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 74,922 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 74,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2006 66,006 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 57,454 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 HRN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ51 HRN registered?

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

Is FJ51 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 HRN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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