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WX51 AVG

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

561,394 mi
Last recorded561,394 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 AVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 561,394 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides lenses missing (1.4.A.2e)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Both sides have little damping effect (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 161,467 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure and sharp edge (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides lenses missing (1.4.A.2e)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Both sides have little damping effect (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 153,517 miles

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

near side front rack arm slight play

Fail 19 Feb 2015 153,517 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front rack arm slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2013 143,816 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 136,109 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 136,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 127,767 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 118,900 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 108,329 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2008 97,330 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 97,183 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 83,752 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Aug 2006 67,355 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 54,028 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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WX51 AVG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WX51 AVG, 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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WX51 AVG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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