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RX51 FKB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

178,649 mi
Last recorded178,649 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 FKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 178,649 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 18 Aug 2018 171,771 miles

o,s,r tyre perished

slight play n,s,f track rod end

Pass 14 Aug 2017 162,752 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 162,752 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 152,087 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken

offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 8 Aug 2016 152,087 miles

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

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 140,015 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 128,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 117,100 miles

o/s rear tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 15 Aug 2012 100,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,851 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,550 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,706 miles

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,928 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 51,030 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 41,874 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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RX51 FKB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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