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WA51 VXL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,053 mi
Last recorded178,053 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 VXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 178,053 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 173,038 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 166,426 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 166,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 157,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 151,212 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 145,460 miles

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)

STRONG ADVISORY:power steering hose at front of vehicle heavily corroded at unions advise replacement.thickness of metal unions deteriorated.

osf inner cv boot losing grease and grease is being flicked onto turbo heatshield

screw in tread face of osr tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2005 139,860 miles

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

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

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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WA51 VXL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WA51 VXL, 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 WA51 VXL registered?

WA51 VXL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is WA51 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 VXL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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