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RX51 WYP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,431 mi
Last recorded136,431 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 WYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 136,431 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 136,431 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 128,141 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 117,627 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 107,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 99,214 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 90,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 74,122 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 74,134 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 59,964 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 WYP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

RX51 WYP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is RX51 WYP safe to buy?

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