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RX51 YDU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,163 mi
Last recorded133,163 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 YDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 133,163 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 133,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 124,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 124,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 109,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,195 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 26 Jan 2018 101,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,390 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,544 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,546 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,583 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,208 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,068 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,244 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,255 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,124 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,950 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 33,045 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,045 miles

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

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 YDU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

RX51 YDU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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