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VX51 WBM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

187,583 mi
Last recorded187,583 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 187,583 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint has a minor leak

Pass 1 Mar 2018 166,214 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

minor oil leak

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2017 150,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 147,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 143,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 139,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 125,073 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 125,073 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 116,732 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 110,147 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 102,299 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 95,248 miles

Advise N/S/F & O/S/F wishbone bushes cracked and starting to split,will get worse

Advise N/S/F indicator full of water, will get worse if left.

Advise O/S/F inner cv boot slightly leaking,no clip fitted. will get worse

Advise rear discs badly corroided, recommend replacement.

Advise rear inner brake pads look low.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 79,269 miles

advise wiper blades

rear inner brake pads look low and discs corroided

Pass 2 Apr 2007 64,994 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 51,667 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 WBM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WBM, 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 WBM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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