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MX51 URV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,781 mi
Last recorded123,781 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 URV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 123,781 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 116,161 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 111,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 107,351 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 103,515 miles

DRIVER WIPER SPLIT ON END

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 98,671 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 92,720 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 86,795 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,278 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,445 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,109 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 61,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,419 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 53,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,657 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

service light on.

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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MX51 URV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MX51 URV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX51 URV registered?

MX51 URV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is MX51 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 URV shows 16 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.

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