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MX51 FZN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,594 mi
Last recorded162,594 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 FZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 162,594 miles

Nearside Rear Outer damaged side wall

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

accident damage to n/s outer cill

Fail 1 Jun 2016 162,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded supply marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

accident damage to n/s outer cill

Pass 14 Apr 2015 156,536 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

sill damage

Fail 13 Apr 2015 156,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

sill damage

Pass 9 Apr 2014 151,443 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 148,367 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 143,682 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2012 143,656 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 138,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MAJOR VIBRATION FROM ENGINE?TRANSMISSION???.front brake disc wear noted...

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 138,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MAJOR VIBRATION FROM ENGINE?TRANSMISSION???.front brake disc wear noted...

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 123,853 miles

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

the front exhaust pipe is rusted and has pinholes...number plates in poor condition..

Fail 4 Dec 2009 123,853 miles

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

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

the front exhaust pipe is rusted and has pinholes...number plates in poor condition..

Pass 13 Nov 2008 109,979 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 109,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 94,129 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 94,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 77,824 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 77,824 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 FZN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FZN, 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 FZN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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