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VX51 EKL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,298 mi
Last recorded167,298 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 EKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 167,298 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp on

Fail 5 Mar 2018 167,255 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp on

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 2 Mar 2017 155,634 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to tailgate

engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2016 145,569 miles

both sides front indicator lenses missing

Fail 4 Mar 2016 145,569 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper union loose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides front indicator lenses missing

Pass 7 May 2014 119,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,274 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 104,131 miles

slight surface corrosion on front discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 95,525 miles

both rear indicators slightly white

Pass 6 Apr 2010 86,893 miles

rear pads approx 20% left, discs corroeded.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 76,993 miles

spare tyre badly bulged on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2008 70,035 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,628 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 59,900 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 57,653 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 EKL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EKL, 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 EKL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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