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RX51 WYL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,543 mi
Last recorded148,543 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 WYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 148,543 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 148,543 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 138,383 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 129,153 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 118,439 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 118,439 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 108,578 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 98,681 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 98,681 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,258 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 85,205 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 85,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 80,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 80,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,298 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,107 miles

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 5 Jun 2009 68,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,104 miles

Engine oil filler cap missing

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 30,434 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 WYL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WYL, 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 WYL registered?

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

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