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RK51 RXY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,130 mi
Last recorded187,130 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 RXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 187,130 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 187,130 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 167,945 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 167,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 163,344 miles

o/s/f cv gaiter starting to split

Fail 28 Mar 2014 163,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 156,531 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 149,584 miles

front brake discs wearing low

nail in nearside rear tyre & worn on inner edge close to limits 1.8mm

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 15 Apr 2011 143,264 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 137,703 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 127,443 miles

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm.

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 110,242 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,893 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2006 76,710 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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RK51 RXY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RK51 RXY, 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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RK51 RXY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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