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WX51 JFZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,480 mi
Last recorded72,480 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 JFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,480 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 72,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,058 miles

All tyres are starting to crack 225/40 ZR18

Engine light is on

Fail 23 Mar 2016 64,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres are starting to crack 225/40 ZR18

Engine light is on

Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,013 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 60,062 miles

Front tyres very close suspension struts and very close inner wings on full lock

O/S number plate lamp alittle dim

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres close to wheel arches

Some movement in top mounts

Fail 25 Jan 2014 60,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front tyres very close suspension struts and very close inner wings on full lock

O/S number plate lamp alittle dim

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres close to wheel arches

Pass 26 Jan 2013 59,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 55,329 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 55,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 50,803 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 45,697 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 41,995 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 34,661 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 34,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,728 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 JFZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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