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FX51 NFE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,102 mi
Last recorded98,102 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 NFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,102 miles

both front shockers soft/

Fail 7 Apr 2017 97,939 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount brace (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link un bolted from suspension arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front shockers soft/

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,418 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2014 78,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

both sills damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,717 miles

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

temporay wheel fitted n/s/f

Fail 8 Nov 2013 54,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light on

temporay wheel fitted n/s/f

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,691 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 54,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,993 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,390 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 42,390 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning lamp on

engine management lamp on

nsf tyre outer wall scrubbed badly

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,888 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise engine light on

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,818 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,150 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 28,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,469 miles

drivers rear brake slightly binding

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 NFE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NFE, 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 NFE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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