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MX51 FYZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,919 mi
Last recorded118,919 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 FYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2015 118,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 118,919 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 113,867 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Feb 2014 113,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,044 miles

h/s & o/s front tyres are worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,295 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 95,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,780 miles

slight cracking tooffside front outter tyre wall

Pass 18 Mar 2010 84,122 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,803 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 67,803 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 51,970 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 46,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FYZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FYZ, 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 FYZ registered?

MX51 FYZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is MX51 FYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 FYZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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