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WX51 HVR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

62,605 mi
Last recorded62,605 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 62,605 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 62,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 62,587 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 62,587 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 60,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,720 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 59,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,804 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 57,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,419 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 55,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,465 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 53,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,815 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 24 Aug 2010 38,081 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,485 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 35,485 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,980 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,909 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,340 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 18,128 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 18,090 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 HVR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

WX51 HVR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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