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VX51 WBN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,496 mi
Last recorded94,496 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 94,496 miles

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

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

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

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

smell of diesel

Pass 21 May 2013 89,789 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 86,248 miles

NS and OSF sills/ jacking points crushed

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 86,248 miles

NS and OSF sills/ jacking points crushed

Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,811 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,173 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,053 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 42,327 miles

both front tyres worn

front discs poor

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 WBN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

VX51 WBN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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The MOT history for VX51 WBN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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