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VX51 EMF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,557 mi
Last recorded102,557 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 EMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 102,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,664 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 83,695 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 83,675 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 78,868 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,697 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 71,697 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,906 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 68,906 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,236 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,995 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,308 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,737 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,273 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,461 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,226 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 EMF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

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

Is VX51 EMF safe to buy?

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