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MX51 FFP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,517 mi
Last recorded160,517 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 FFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 160,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 160,517 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 138,382 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 138,382 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front and rear tyres wearing close to limit

handbrake button cover missing

handbrake travel

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2012 116,222 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 116,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,679 miles

slight misfire on engine

Fail 6 Jun 2011 98,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

management light on

Fail 18 May 2011 98,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 May 2010 86,496 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2010 86,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,719 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 78,719 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 63,024 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 54,377 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 FFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FFP, 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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MX51 FFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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