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VX51 FKF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

172,085 mi
Last recorded172,085 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 172,085 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 167,717 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 167,693 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 166,600 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 166,586 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 164,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019
Pass 1 Aug 2018 142,174 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 142,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 132,804 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 126,810 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2015 119,185 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 110,415 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 110,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorbers weeping

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding on offside rear brake

wear and pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2011 90,645 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres worn near limit on very inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Sep 2011 90,645 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres worn near limit on very inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs wearing thin

Fail 15 Sep 2010 81,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,350 miles

nearside rear brake disc near wear limit

Fail 23 Sep 2009 72,350 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake disc near wear limit

Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,032 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre near wear limit

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,495 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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VX51 FKF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VX51 FKF, 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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VX51 FKF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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