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RX51 UVS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,358 mi
Last recorded115,358 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 UVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 115,358 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 102,350 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened slight play in top suspension mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 102,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened slight play in top suspension mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,121 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 92,121 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,993 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,791 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 88,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,017 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,830 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 84,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,384 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,833 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 76,535 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 71,966 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 71,966 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 66,932 miles

Advise offside front seat belt retracting mechanisum slow on returning

Fail 30 Apr 2009 66,932 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Advise offside front seat belt retracting mechanisum slow on returning

Pass 1 May 2008 60,584 miles

Advise nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Advise offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,636 miles

Advise both front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 9 May 2006 48,823 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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RX51 UVS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UVS, 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 UVS registered?

RX51 UVS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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