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VX51 CUA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,279 mi
Last recorded151,279 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 CUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 151,279 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2017 151,279 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2016 138,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 124,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,594 miles

offside door mirror case damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,489 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 76,488 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 56,928 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,812 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 49,812 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,350 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,208 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,957 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 28,454 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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VX51 CUA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX51 CUA, 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 VX51 CUA registered?

VX51 CUA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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