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HW51 FVM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,229 mi
Last recorded72,229 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,229 miles

undertray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,820 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2019 71,113 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,376 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 70,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,890 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,801 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front brake pads worn low

Fail 7 Dec 2016 66,795 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Jan 2016 65,174 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside front brake pads worn low

Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,400 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,153 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 61,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,145 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing uneven at inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,673 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,826 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,434 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2010 49,423 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake pads worn

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,824 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,696 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,260 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 33,405 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 FVM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FVM, 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 HW51 FVM registered?

HW51 FVM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is HW51 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 FVM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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