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PX51 AZW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,080 mi
Last recorded166,080 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 AZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 166,080 miles

air bag light on stone chip in screen crack in front n/plate

Fail 10 Oct 2007 166,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

air bag light on stone chip in screen crack in front n/plate

Pass 12 Oct 2006 148,658 miles

ref previous advisorys 453305186261

Fail 12 Oct 2006 148,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked †oil leaks †lower engine cover fitted

o/s/r spring assisteer insecure †play in o/s/f & n/s/f shock absorber top mounting †rear shock absorber shrouds insecure †play in steering rack

rear brake pads wearing low †o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge tyre repaired in none repairable place †o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge †n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge †stone chips in screen

Pass 12 Oct 2005 126,464 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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PX51 AZW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PX51 AZW, 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 PX51 AZW registered?

PX51 AZW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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