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FL51 HKJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,356 mi
Last recorded145,356 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 HKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 145,356 miles

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

N/SIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 145,534 miles

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

N/SIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 130,901 miles

front brake disc pads getting low

n/s outer sill damaged

slight play in anti rollbar bushes

Fail 30 Sep 2010 130,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front brake disc pads getting low

n/s outer sill damaged

slight play in anti rollbar bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2009 118,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

advise n/s damage sill

Fail 21 Sep 2009 118,038 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

advise n/s damage sill

Pass 29 Sep 2008 101,944 miles

front screen damaged.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 101,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front screen damaged.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 87,428 miles

front screen damaged.

Fail 29 Sep 2007 87,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front screen damaged.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 74,312 miles

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

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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FL51 HKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL51 HKJ, 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 FL51 HKJ registered?

FL51 HKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is FL51 HKJ safe to buy?

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