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RX51 WYU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,292 mi
Last recorded124,292 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 WYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 124,292 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 109,334 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 97,859 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,529 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 80,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,669 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 72,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 72,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 72,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s aim on upper limit

slight damage and corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,816 miles

exhaust corroded

parking brake travel high

Fail 29 Aug 2007 65,816 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust corroded

parking brake travel high

Pass 4 Sep 2006 59,334 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 59,334 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 50,369 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 50,369 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WYU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 WYU registered?

RX51 WYU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RX51 WYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 WYU shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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