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HX51 FJZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,113 mi
Last recorded205,113 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 FJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 205,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 188,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 170,577 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 159,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 147,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 140,754 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 140,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 127,093 miles

long park brake travel

near side door mirror secured with tape

near side front wing damaged, bumper insecure

off side front tyre very close to limit, advise replaced

rear number plate slightly blemished

slight exhaust blow @ catylitic converter

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 May 2011 127,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

windscreen chipped

long park brake travel

near side door mirror secured with tape

near side front wing damaged, bumper insecure

off side front tyre possibly punctured

off side front tyre very close to limit, advise replaced

rear number plate slightly blemished

slight exhaust blow @ catylitic converter

Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,529 miles

near side door mirror insecure and held in place with tape

near side front wing damaged, slight bumper protrusion

near side rear seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 31 Mar 2010 113,527 miles

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

front brake discs ridged

near side door mirror insecure and held in place with tape

near side front wing damaged, slight bumper protrusion

near side rear seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Apr 2009 103,701 miles

front pads low

near side door mirror repaired with tape

near side front wing damaged

near side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

sticker in swept area

washers weak

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Apr 2009 103,700 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads low

near side door mirror repaired with tape

near side front wing damaged

near side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

sticker in swept area

washers weak

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Nov 2007 85,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside door mirror held on with tape.

Nearside front wing damaged.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 6 Nov 2007 85,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside door mirror held on with tape.

Nearside front wing damaged.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 77,257 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 77,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front number plate cracked.

Front seat belts slow to retract.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside door mirror held on with tape.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HX51 FJZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HX51 FJZ, 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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HX51 FJZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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