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RX51 XAS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,008 mi
Last recorded118,008 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 XAS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 118,008 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 118,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washer aims poor

Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 111,835 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 106,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 101,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 101,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,739 miles

Both front outer sills slightly damaged

Both front tyre worn inner edges

Engine under cover fitted

Front bumper damaged

General oil leaks

Nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2011 95,739 miles

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

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

Both front outer sills slightly damaged

Both front tyre worn inner edges

Engine under cover fitted

Front bumper damaged

General oil leaks

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2010 90,546 miles

exhaust corroded

lower arm bushes age cracked

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover split

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

small cuts to all tyres

staining to PAS rack

staining to n/s/r shock absorber

stonechips to windscreen

temp repair to n/s wing mirror

wipers noisey

Fail 7 Oct 2010 90,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

lower arm bushes age cracked

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover split

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

small cuts to all tyres

staining to PAS rack

staining to n/s/r shock absorber

stonechips to windscreen

temp repair to n/s wing mirror

wipers noisey

Pass 5 Oct 2009 88,442 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

lower arm bushes age cracking

o/s rear tyre low

rear coil springs corroded

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to rainwater

wipers worn

Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,465 miles

rear springs corroded

advanced play in o/s/f anti roll bar saddle rubber

dampness around n/s/r shocker

engine oil leaks

slight wear on front lower arm bushes

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,376 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine undertray fitted and covered in oil

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 5 Oct 2007 66,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine undertray fitted and covered in oil

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,379 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 57,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2005 47,734 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres undulated age cracking

n/s mirror casing broken †r/wiper blade split

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 XAS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

RX51 XAS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is RX51 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 XAS shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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