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RX51 WYF

2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

315,904 mi
Last recorded315,904 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI147,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 WYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 315,904 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 315,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake discs heavily ridged + pads very thin

front tyres wearing on edges

front wishbones rear bushes heavily split

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2008 319,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

offside front door handle stiff

windscreen scratched/scuffed slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2007 313,849 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 309,300 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 309,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 277,503 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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RX51 WYF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 147,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 WYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX51 WYF registered?

RX51 WYF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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