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FX51 EUT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

198,146 mi
Last recorded198,146 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 EUT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 198,146 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 192,028 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 178,261 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 173,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Oct 2016 168,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 161,475 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 161,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 152,074 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 10 Oct 2014 152,074 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Sep 2013 141,332 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 135,035 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 135,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 127,174 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 119,503 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 109,298 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 98,653 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 80,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 70,434 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 48,479 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 EUT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EUT, 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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FX51 EUT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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