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WX51 DXY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,137 mi
Last recorded170,137 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 DXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 170,137 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 6 May 2015 170,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 133,787 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 May 2014 133,674 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 126,281 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 126,275 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 94,657 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 76,626 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 63,996 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 40,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,254 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 34,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 34,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2005 28,117 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 DXY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DXY, 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 DXY registered?

WX51 DXY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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