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RX51 WZY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

206,106 mi
Last recorded206,106 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 206,106 miles

exhaust system corroded

front coil springs corroded

osr light unit damaged

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2016 206,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front coil springs corroded

osr light unit damaged

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 204,591 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 204,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 194,652 miles

all 4 tyres on 3mm

exhaust system corroded

slight play in osf tie rod

Fail 4 Nov 2014 194,652 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

all 4 tyres on 3mm

exhaust system corroded

slight play in osf tie rod

Pass 30 Oct 2013 181,549 miles

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

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

front tyres on 3mm

osr light unit damaged

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Fail 30 Oct 2013 181,549 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres on 3mm

osr light unit damaged

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 6 Nov 2012 169,696 miles

eml lamp on

n/s/r s/absorber damp

o/s/r lamp cracked

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear silencer outer skin corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2011 157,343 miles

all 4 tyres on 4mm of tread

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 3 Nov 2010 146,604 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 146,604 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 135,840 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Nov 2009 135,840 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Nov 2008 123,939 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 113,624 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 102,001 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 93,128 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 93,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WZY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WZY, 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 WZY registered?

RX51 WZY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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