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RX51 FKW

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,237 mi
Last recorded105,237 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 FKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,237 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns&os (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 105,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing. Unable to carry out emission test. (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

NS parking brake cable casing excessively corroded. Replacement recommended.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns&os (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 101,143 miles

NS parking brake cable casing corroded/deteriorated.

NS&OS rear bump stop rubbers deteriorated.

Fail 26 Sep 2014 101,011 miles

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

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

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

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

NS parking brake cable casing corroded/deteriorated.

NS&OS rear bump stop rubbers deteriorated.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,839 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS parking brake cable casing corroded.

NS&OS rear foam rubber bump stop deteriorated.

NS&OS wiper blade perished.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 90,467 miles

Exhaust centre exhaust support fractured.

NS parking brake cable casing corroded.

NS&OS rear foam rubber bumpstops deteriorated.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,171 miles

Centre exhaust mounting detached but still supports system.[underslung]

Fail 12 Oct 2011 85,168 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre exhaust mounting detached but still supports system.[underslung]

NSF brake dics heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,114 miles

NS&OS front brake disc seriously corroded. Replacement recommended.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc's corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 78,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

NS&OS front brake disc seriously corroded. Replacement recommended.

Rear brake disc's corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 72,438 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Surface cut in os inner tyre wall.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 72,438 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Surface cut in os inner tyre wall.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,253 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,711 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 49,946 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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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RX51 FKW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RX51 FKW, 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 RX51 FKW registered?

RX51 FKW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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