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FX51 NFG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,927 mi
Last recorded166,927 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2026 166,927 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 162,506 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 157,210 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 153,583 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 153,580 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 149,568 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 147,214 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 147,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 142,670 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 140,075 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 135,250 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 128,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 122,465 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,063 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 116,063 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,476 miles

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 101,682 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,721 miles

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

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

front brake pads 50% worn

rear brake discs pitted & worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,807 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,345 miles

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

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,559 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 58,316 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 50,358 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Slight play in nearside top suspension shock absorber bush

Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,784 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 NFG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NFG, 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 NFG registered?

FX51 NFG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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