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WX51 OCZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,650 mi
Last recorded128,650 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 128,650 miles

drivers door opening

drivers seatbelt buckle operation

engine fault lamp on

Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,084 miles

engine fault lamp on

engine over-heats no cooling fan

Pass 12 Oct 2012 115,587 miles

eml light on

heat shield on cat insecure

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2011 111,416 miles

both rear coil springs very rusty

minor chip in windscreen

rear brake discs lipped and deterioating

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Pass 23 Aug 2010 106,778 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 106,778 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front discs lipped

rear discs corroaded & lipped

Pass 19 Jun 2009 99,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

engine management light on

offside wiper smearing windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2008 88,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 88,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,959 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 71,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 64,535 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)

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 OCZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX51 OCZ registered?

WX51 OCZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is WX51 OCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 OCZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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