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FX51 DBY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

57,069 mi
Last recorded57,069 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 DBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,069 miles

No read out given on emission test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,690 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 54,429 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 53,194 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 51,949 miles

front brake disks corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,843 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 49,652 miles

front brake disks corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,149 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,254 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,442 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 40,005 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,894 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,030 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,634 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,221 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 25,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

very long brake pedal

Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,847 miles

very long brake pedal

Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,416 miles

rear brakes grab

Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,897 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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FX51 DBY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FX51 DBY, 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 FX51 DBY registered?

FX51 DBY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is FX51 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 DBY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX51 DBY have outstanding finance?

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