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RX51 WXU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

328,719 mi
Last recorded328,719 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 328,719 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 328,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 308,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

both front tyres have slight tread lifting

both rear shocker bodys rusty

centre exhaust rusty

damage to both front outer sills

wipers have slight smearing

Pass 5 Aug 2016 300,545 miles

engine cover / undertray

Fail 4 Aug 2016 300,544 miles

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

engine cover / undertray

Pass 5 Aug 2015 287,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 287,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 273,367 miles

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

crack in screen

rear springs rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2013 260,137 miles

rear springs rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2012 239,953 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 Aug 2011 205,662 miles

brakes are noisey, nsr tyre on limit secondary tread

Pass 22 Jul 2010 173,456 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 150,102 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 129,512 miles

slight rubing noisey from n.s rear wheel

Fail 29 Jul 2008 129,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight rubing noisey from n.s rear wheel

Pass 27 Jul 2007 104,066 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 71,533 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 WXU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

RX51 WXU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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