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RX51 VTD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,190 mi
Last recorded135,190 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 VTD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 135,190 miles

tinted screen visor

Fail 29 Jun 2018 135,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

tinted screen visor

Pass 30 Jun 2017 134,231 miles

nearside front indicator discoloured

Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,359 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 127,359 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 115,718 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,524 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 95,973 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion of under body variouse parts panels

Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,973 miles

slight corrosion of under body variouse parts panels

Pass 9 Aug 2012 89,720 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 89,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,655 miles

Exhaust corroding around welds and seams.

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 79,575 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroding around welds and seams.

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,368 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,308 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,706 miles

near side rear shock absorber surround broken away

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,538 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,324 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 VTD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VTD, 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 VTD registered?

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

Is RX51 VTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 VTD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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