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W31 HJM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests45 (38 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

83,392 mi
Last recorded83,392 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 HJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

38 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 83,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2025 104,796 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 79,109 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 95,750 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 95,750 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 74,752 miles

EML on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,167 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 88,167 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced three quarter of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 71,389 miles

EML on

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,401 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 69,236 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,686 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1-2000 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,103 miles

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

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

cover and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2020 67,102 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

cover and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

e.m.l on

Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,046 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 64,450 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,701 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 62,608 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 62,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,585 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,640 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 58,743 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,708 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,631 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,222 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 54,590 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,072 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 53,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 52,982 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 211,177 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,708 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,645 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,570 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,872 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,115 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,038 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 12,993 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 43,976 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,837 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,665 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,773 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 35,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,070 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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W31 HJM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 W31 HJM, 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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W31 HJM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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