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VX51 WCA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,237 mi
Last recorded55,237 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,237 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,998 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,377 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,332 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,303 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,533 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,758 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,549 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 38,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,320 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 36,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,425 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,428 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,727 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 WCA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

VX51 WCA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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