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FX51 EUP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,420 mi
Last recorded152,420 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 152,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 145,944 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 145,933 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 13 May 2014 138,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 138,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 130,742 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 9 May 2013 130,742 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 9 May 2013 130,742 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 May 2012 120,646 miles

front bumper damaged underneath and hanging close to road surface

lens cover missing from o/s/f indicator

o/s door mirror casing damaged (repaired using tape)

Fail 14 May 2012 120,646 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front bumper damaged underneath and hanging close to road surface

lens cover missing from o/s/f indicator

o/s door mirror casing damaged (repaired using tape)

Pass 12 May 2011 110,411 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s/f indicator lens missing

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 12 May 2011 110,411 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s/f indicator lens missing

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 May 2010 101,712 miles

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 26 May 2010 101,712 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 May 2009 90,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 21 May 2008 81,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

damage n/s/f bumper

slight damage n/s/f indicator lens

underbelly panel insecure

Fail 21 May 2008 81,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

damage n/s/f bumper

slight damage n/s/f indicator lens

underbelly panel insecure

Pass 21 May 2007 68,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2006 59,871 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 51,773 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 EUP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FX51 EUP, 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 EUP registered?

FX51 EUP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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