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MX51 FFR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,883 mi
Last recorded201,883 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 FFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 201,883 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 201,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2015 192,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 190,688 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 190,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 116,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 100,628 miles

child seat ftted in nearside rear seat (unable to check seatbelt)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 84,920 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 84,920 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2009 68,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,918 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 50,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,168 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on edge

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on edge

poss slight leak at base of radiator

rear flasher bulbs slightly faded

rear wiper split

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight scratches on body and trims

small chips in screen

travel in handbrake

Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,890 miles

limited check on n/s/r seat belt(child seat fitted)

n/s/f tyre scrubbed to limit

o/s/f sill bent

o/s/f tyre scrubbed to limit

o/s/r foot brake a little low and noisey

washers and n/s wiper poor

Fail 4 Sep 2006 30,890 miles

washers and n/s wiper poor

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

limited check on n/s/r seat belt(child seat fitted)

n/s/f tyre scrubbed to limit

o/s/f sill bent

o/s/f tyre scrubbed to limit

o/s/r foot brake a little low and noisey

Pass 9 Sep 2005 26,060 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 FFR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 MX51 FFR, 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 FFR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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