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RX51 VSP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,583 mi
Last recorded117,583 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 VSP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 117,583 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2015

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 106,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 102,097 miles

n,s,r tyre gettig low.and front wheel tracking

Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,847 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,697 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,223 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 88,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,514 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,390 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,674 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,988 miles

REPLACE BOTH REAR TYRES IN ABOUT 4000MILES

Pass 24 Aug 2005 41,778 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 VSP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RX51 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

RX51 VSP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 VSP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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