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FJ51 HTT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

215,605 mi
Last recorded215,605 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 HTT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 215,605 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake and parking efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 25 Oct 2018 215,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 198,573 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 175,311 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 151,595 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 127,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 118,276 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 118,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,060 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 104,590 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 97,028 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shockabsorber upper casings detatched

exhaust emissions high

Fail 13 Aug 2010 97,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shockabsorber upper casings detatched

exhaust emissions high

Pass 24 Jul 2009 88,046 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 88,045 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 80,692 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 72,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 52,947 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 52,947 miles

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

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

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 HTT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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