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WX51 MLN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,254 mi
Last recorded69,254 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 MLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 69,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 64,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2023 61,835 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2022 56,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 56,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 54,231 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 54,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,766 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 51,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 49,608 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 49,560 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 46,254 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 42,387 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 39,104 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 39,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 34,620 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 29,554 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 23,058 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 17,770 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,274 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,150 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,171 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,665 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 13,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,908 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 MLN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

WX51 MLN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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