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P18 FKU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

193,545 mi
Last recorded193,545 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 FKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 193,545 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 177,874 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 166,125 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 159,818 miles

slight play to nearside steering rack end joint

Pass 16 Jan 2012 153,732 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 147,473 miles

Offside rear indicator bulb colour faded.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 147,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside rear indicator bulb colour faded.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 140,135 miles

signs of corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 16 Jan 2010 140,135 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

signs of corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2008 131,599 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 125,395 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 115,792 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 107,219 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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P18 FKU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P18 FKU, 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 P18 FKU registered?

P18 FKU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is P18 FKU safe to buy?

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