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VX51 CXT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,815 mi
Last recorded102,815 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 CXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,815 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 102,815 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 95,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 95,384 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,266 miles

Front R/H tyre has small cracks in side wall.

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,192 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 75,154 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 75,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise play in steering rack n/s

Fail 17 Sep 2011 74,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight ply in n/s/ f rack

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,233 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,483 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,131 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 CXT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

VX51 CXT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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