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HW51 FHM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,480 mi
Last recorded107,480 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 107,480 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 106,786 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,360 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,131 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,042 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 104,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,683 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,941 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,044 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,331 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 89,182 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,465 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,481 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 78,481 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,086 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 68,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 66,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 61,596 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,034 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 54,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 54,966 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 51,945 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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HW51 FHM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HW51 FHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HW51 FHM?

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What year was HW51 FHM registered?

HW51 FHM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is HW51 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 FHM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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