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WX51 AXV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,418 mi
Last recorded74,418 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 AXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,418 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,590 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 70,590 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,248 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,796 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,960 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,301 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 52,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,577 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,109 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 39,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,687 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 25,612 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 AXV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AXV, 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 WX51 AXV registered?

WX51 AXV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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