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RX51 FMF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,582 mi
Last recorded146,582 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 146,582 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 143,029 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 rear and central, exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, heavily inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 143,029 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 rear and central, exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, heavily inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 138,709 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise all four tyres cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise service brake pedal has little reserve travel the braking system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Mar 2024 138,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise all four tyres cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 134,133 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise the brake pedal has little reserve travel the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Mar 2022 130,220 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 125,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak mid pipe to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise heavy oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 17 Mar 2021 125,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak mid pipe to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise heavy oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 12 Mar 2020 121,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 121,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 115,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 7 Mar 2019 115,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,119 miles

Brake pedal has little or no reserve travel.

Central Centre exhaust section corroded and mounting bracket broken / missing.

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 106,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake pedal has little or no reserve travel.

Central Centre exhaust section corroded and mounting bracket broken / missing.

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 100,503 miles

Child seat fitted n/s

N/s/r seat belt slow to return

O/s and n/s trade rod end dust covers cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2017 100,503 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to return

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,766 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear seat belt slow to return

engine warning light on

oil leak from dip stick tube

Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,912 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear tyres cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2014 82,192 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 82,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,382 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,913 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,002 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,634 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,039 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,428 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,197 miles

very small chip in screen swept area

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 FMF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FMF, 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 RX51 FMF registered?

RX51 FMF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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