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RX51 VUD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

253,200 mi
Last recorded253,200 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 VUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 253,200 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 236,721 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 220,468 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 197,080 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 175,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 157,232 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 157,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fault with gear linkage

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear shock absorber gaitor detached from top mounting

offside front windscreen cracked

rear brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

spare tyre worn thin on inner edge

very strong advisory that the offside front inner steering rack track rod joint is worn

Fail 7 Dec 2012 143,587 miles

205/55/16/91w p6000

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs badly corroded on inner surfaces

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

rear shock absorber gaitors detached from top mountings

Pass 7 Dec 2012 143,587 miles

205/55/16/91w p6000

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs badly corroded on inner surfaces

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

rear shock absorber gaitors detached from top mountings

Pass 6 Dec 2011 128,271 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Pass 4 Dec 2010 109,935 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 109,935 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs badly corroded

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Pass 7 Nov 2009 94,036 miles

both front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2009 94,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

205/55/16 91w p6000

both front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2008 78,099 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge and wearing unevenly (advise it is replaced )

Pass 6 Dec 2007 65,662 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 6 Dec 2007 65,662 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear brake discs scored and corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,856 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 43,252 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VUD, 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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RX51 VUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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