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FJ51 HSE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,158 mi
Last recorded187,158 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 187,158 miles

Rear tyres wearing

Fail 2 Oct 2017 187,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 19 Sep 2016 179,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 172,005 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 172,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 164,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 164,706 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 156,007 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 147,330 miles

front exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 138,867 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 129,134 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 129,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 121,570 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 111,846 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2007 99,961 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 89,266 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 HSE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HSE, 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 HSE registered?

FJ51 HSE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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