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VX51 CVN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,787 mi
Last recorded144,787 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 CVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 144,787 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 144,787 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 135,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 123,112 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 120,086 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 120,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2012 115,540 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 110,248 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 105,558 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 98,786 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 98,786 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 84,826 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 84,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 75,775 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 75,775 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 62,960 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 CVN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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