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FP51 EPF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,194 mi
Last recorded145,194 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 EPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 145,194 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 145,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush lose in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 139,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush not fitted correctly

Fail 15 Oct 2019 139,933 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill split and damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush not fitted correctly

Offside Front steering rack has play in the inner joint

Pass 23 Oct 2018 132,126 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2018 131,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 122,696 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

both sides rear brake flexis metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2017 122,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

both sides rear brake flexis metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,596 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 115,595 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 108,498 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 100,616 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,537 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 94,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 85,768 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 85,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,644 miles

n/s/f outer sill is split/cut ( not a prescibed area but could do with repair to prevent water ingression )

Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,092 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,384 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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FP51 EPF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FP51 EPF, 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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FP51 EPF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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