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RX51 WZS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

227,027 mi
Last recorded227,027 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 WZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 227,027 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 217,188 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 217,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 189,051 miles

chip outside zone A not exceeding 40mm

offside front indicator starting too show white light

play in both front upper strut top mounts

Fail 15 May 2013 188,905 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip outside zone A not exceeding 40mm

offside front indicator starting too show white light

play in both front upper strut top mounts

Pass 1 Jun 2012 152,907 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

coolent low

front discs corroded

offside friot pads low

offside front arm rear bush splitting

Fail 24 May 2012 152,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake pedal slightly spongy

coolent low

front discs corroded

offside friot pads low

offside front arm rear bush splitting

Pass 1 Apr 2011 133,674 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

near side front indicator incomplete

off side front lower wishbone inner bush split not resulting in excessive play

off side front wheel slight binding

off side washer needs attension but fluid sufficent

rear brake application slight uneven

slight blow flexi exhaust section

Fail 30 Mar 2011 133,674 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

near side front indicator incomplete

off side front lower wishbone inner bush split not resulting in excessive play

off side front wheel slight binding

off side washer needs attension but fluid sufficent

rear brake application slight uneven

slight blow flexi exhaust section

Pass 29 Mar 2010 120,587 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 108,808 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 84,874 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,997 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 WZS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WZS, 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 WZS registered?

RX51 WZS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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