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HW51 FVJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

77,648 mi
Last recorded77,648 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,648 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,782 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,590 miles

Undertrays and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Feb 2021 66,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertrays and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2020 63,886 miles

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,356 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 57,344 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe leaking air (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,629 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,262 miles

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

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

Nearside wing mirror broken

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,612 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,217 miles

Both nearside tyre perishing/cracking in tread grooves.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 45,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both nearside tyre perishing/cracking in tread grooves.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,125 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,092 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 42,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 22,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,313 miles

advise front number plate deteriorating close too limit

Fail 14 Aug 2008 18,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise front number plate deteriorating close too limit

Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,069 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,296 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 4,073 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 FVJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 FVJ, 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

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What year was HW51 FVJ registered?

HW51 FVJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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