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RX51 WZL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,807 mi
Last recorded113,807 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,807 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 113,807 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

All coil springs corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 108,214 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor exhaust blow

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 108,214 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front suspension arm bushes perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor exhaust blow

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,012 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 104,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,808 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

o/s rear brake noisey.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 96,808 miles

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

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

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

N/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s front tyre starting to wear low.

o/s rear brake noisey.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 91,102 miles

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 91,102 miles

Minor chips in front windscreen.

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 83,426 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Small chip in front windscreen.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 83,426 miles

Small chip in front windscreen.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 75,307 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 75,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 66,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,662 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WZL 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 52.9%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

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

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