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RX51 FJU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,954 mi
Last recorded130,954 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 FJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 130,954 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 124,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake pipes rusty

rear brakes binding on

Pass 23 Aug 2013 124,305 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear brakes binding on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 118,687 miles

rear brakes binding on slightly

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2011 111,506 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Aug 2010 105,249 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 98,049 miles

both front lower arm bushes pulling out

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Aug 2008 91,257 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 84,477 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 77,724 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 77,724 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewalls weakening

Pass 24 Aug 2005 69,693 miles

rear pads getting low

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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RX51 FJU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RX51 FJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 FJU registered?

RX51 FJU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 FJU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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