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MX51 VRZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,262 mi
Last recorded73,262 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 VRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,262 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,756 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 70,756 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 70,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,389 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,809 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,553 miles

engine management light on

Fail 31 Jul 2008 59,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,845 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 55,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,022 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VRZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

MX51 VRZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MX51 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 VRZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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