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FJ51 KVW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,470 mi
Last recorded87,470 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,859 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,457 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 67,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,305 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 53,869 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,363 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,172 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,379 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,018 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 32,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 27,623 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 KVW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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