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MX51 FGG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,441 mi
Last recorded119,441 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 119,441 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2024 119,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2024 119,262 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 114,868 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 114,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 109,394 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 109,394 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 104,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front close to limmits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bad cragk in screenon n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 104,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front close to limmits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bad cragk in screenon n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 98,286 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,199 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 88,199 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,867 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 71,867 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,319 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,449 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,896 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,663 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 32,663 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,669 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 FGG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FGG, 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 FGG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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