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FJ51 HTX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,650 mi
Last recorded148,650 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 HTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 148,650 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 139,870 miles

Front stone chip to screen

Fail 16 Mar 2016 139,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front stone chip to screen

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 125,232 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 125,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 113,394 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,631 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 90,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 90,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2010 74,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 65,190 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 54,003 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,003 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,448 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HTX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 HTX, 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 HTX registered?

FJ51 HTX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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