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X851 MFL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,837 mi
Last recorded49,837 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 MFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 49,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 48,308 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 47,667 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 30 May 2017 47,478 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 45,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs are corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 43,302 miles

e.m.l. displayed on dashboard

Pass 30 May 2014 42,254 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 42,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 40,224 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 40,222 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 May 2012 39,062 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 37,248 miles

o/sr tyre has splits on outer wall

Pass 11 May 2010 34,856 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,915 miles

o/sf tyre cut on outer wall

o/sr tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 16 May 2008 30,879 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 28,901 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,322 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 27,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X851 MFL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X851 MFL, 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 X851 MFL registered?

X851 MFL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X851 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X851 MFL shows 18 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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