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RX51 WZM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,844 mi
Last recorded75,844 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 WZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,844 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between tread groves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 69,234 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several cuts on inner wall. advise changing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both boot struts very week. boots won't stay up open

Fail 7 Aug 2021 69,234 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn excessive oil leak (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several cuts on inner wall. advise changing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both boot struts very week. boots won't stay up open

Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,540 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,612 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 66,459 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 62,004 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,108 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,126 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,539 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,156 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,025 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,011 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,288 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,609 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,069 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,082 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,276 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 WZM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

RX51 WZM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RX51 WZM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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