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WX51 AVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

217,280 mi
Last recorded217,280 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 AVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 217,280 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 217,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 211,109 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains at rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

wipers action very slow possible wiper shafts ?

Pass 29 May 2017 196,392 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2017 196,392 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 181,958 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 181,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 168,922 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted, preventing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre is heavily worn on inside edge, replacement advised

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 161,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2014 161,742 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

smell of diesel at engine bay but cannot see a leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 147,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 24 Aug 2012 134,104 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 122,876 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 108,334 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 108,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear disc badly worn

noise from aux belt tensioner

rear number plate in poor condition

rear pads ON legal limit

Pass 18 Aug 2009 91,796 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 91,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,108 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 79,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

servo pipe cracking up.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,337 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,969 miles

all undercovers in place †rear exhaust mount rusty †handbrake cables dry †n/s/f wishbone rear bush initial bonding separation

Pass 25 Aug 2005 48,064 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 AVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AVV, 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 AVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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