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MX51 FCO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,715 mi
Last recorded159,715 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 FCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2013 159,715 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 159,715 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 159,226 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 May 2011 159,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2010 157,683 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2010 157,683 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 May 2009 115,567 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade spliting

Pass 1 May 2009 115,567 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade spliting

Fail 14 May 2007 151,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 151,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 134,818 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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MX51 FCO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 MX51 FCO, 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 MX51 FCO registered?

MX51 FCO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is MX51 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 FCO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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