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HX51 FKJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

230,139 mi
Last recorded230,139 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 FKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 230,139 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 219,204 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 211,975 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 211,973 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 200,996 miles

Rear Tyre(s) inner edge worn close to the legal limit

Fail 16 Oct 2014 189,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front floor to sill areas damaged & corroded

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 189,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front floor to sill areas damaged & corroded

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 177,230 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 168,157 miles

both rear coil springs fractured at bottom but not affecting location of springs

Fail 31 Oct 2012 168,081 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs fractured at bottom but not affecting location of springs

Pass 25 Oct 2011 153,443 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 137,906 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 121,875 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 121,875 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 110,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 103,231 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 103,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 95,330 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 84,413 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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HX51 FKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HX51 FKJ, 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 FKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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