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RX51 VTT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,056 mi
Last recorded169,056 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 169,056 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 163,970 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 163,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 155,246 miles

Front wipers will not park

Pass 1 Sep 2017 146,808 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 137,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 133,821 miles

all four indicator bulbs fading

Fail 8 Sep 2015 133,821 miles

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

all four indicator bulbs fading

Pass 9 Sep 2014 131,375 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 125,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust mounting detached

front brake discs corroded

increased travel detected in brake pedal

nearside outer sill damaged

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2013 125,593 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust mounting detached

front brake discs corroded

increased travel detected in brake pedal

nearside outer sill damaged

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 119,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 110,370 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 99,376 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 88,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 81,564 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 72,328 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,493 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 VTT 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 83.3%.

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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

RX51 VTT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is RX51 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 VTT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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