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MX51 VRT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,870 mi
Last recorded96,870 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 VRT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,870 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,926 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 80,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

brake warning light staying on

e/p/c light staying on

Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,900 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,121 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,501 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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MX51 VRT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MX51 VRT, 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 MX51 VRT registered?

MX51 VRT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is MX51 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 VRT shows 6 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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