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FX51 EVH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,106 mi
Last recorded108,106 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,106 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 107,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 101,927 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 101,910 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 94,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,327 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 87,310 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,062 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 82,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 80,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 75,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower 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 19 Sep 2013 70,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,513 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,749 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,720 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,575 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,613 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 EVH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 FX51 EVH, 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 EVH registered?

FX51 EVH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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