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MF51 FMM

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,034 mi
Last recorded168,034 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 FMM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 168,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 168,034 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 161,424 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 155,174 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 155,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 148,193 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 140,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 131,277 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

exhaust flexi slightly leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2019 123,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 115,755 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Oct 2018 115,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 106,469 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 106,469 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 97,841 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 90,496 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 90,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 75,113 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 75,113 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,967 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 60,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 54,690 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 47,225 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 40,492 miles

near side rear service and park brake effort low

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,210 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,676 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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MF51 FMM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MF51 FMM, 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 MF51 FMM registered?

MF51 FMM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is MF51 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 FMM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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