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EX51 PXW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,726 mi
Last recorded129,726 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 PXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 129,726 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 129,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv gaiter clip is missing.

offside front inner cv gaiter clip is missing

Pass 3 Jan 2012 127,939 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 125,969 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 120,063 miles

offside front indicator outer lamp lense

Pass 14 Aug 2008 104,995 miles

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

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

outer lense missing offside front indicator

Pass 29 Aug 2007 89,396 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,588 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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EX51 PXW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX51 PXW, 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 EX51 PXW registered?

EX51 PXW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is EX51 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 PXW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 PXW have outstanding finance?

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