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VX51 CVC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,154 mi
Last recorded121,154 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 CVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 121,154 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lense missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 6 May 2017 121,154 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lense missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 19 Apr 2017 121,147 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested CAT missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2015 112,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 1 Jul 2014 108,107 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 108,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 100,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 94,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 89,591 miles

N/S/R seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 86,414 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 80,647 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 73,449 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 67,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,688 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 60,654 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 CVC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CVC, 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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VX51 CVC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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