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FX51 NFA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

131,079 mi
Last recorded131,079 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 124,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 123,338 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 123,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 121,684 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (boot split) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 119,193 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inside edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (cv boot split) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 116,585 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 110,830 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 110,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 / 55 / 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 104,752 miles

Engine cover and undershields fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Offside Rear Brake binding but not serious enough to effect brake performance.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 104,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Engine cover and undershields fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Offside Rear Brake binding but not serious enough to effect brake performance.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 101,737 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 101,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti roll bar bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake cable outer casing split

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,495 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,712 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 91,712 miles

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,384 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 80,384 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,006 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 73,805 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,736 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,014 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 58,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,376 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,362 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 50,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,788 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 37,354 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 37,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 NFA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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