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FX51 DVT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,761 mi
Last recorded130,761 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 DVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 130,761 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

OSR tyre worn on edge

Play/wear in anti roll bar link arms.

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2010 126,283 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Slight play/wear in linkarms.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 126,283 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Slight play/wear in linkarms.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 119,722 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 105,732 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 105,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 89,591 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 69,631 miles

TYRES N/S O/S FRONT 2MM LEGEL LIMMIT 1.6MM

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 DVT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FX51 DVT, 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 DVT registered?

FX51 DVT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 DVT safe to buy?

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