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WX51 RXW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

167,795 mi
Last recorded167,795 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 167,795 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 157,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 146,575 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,809 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 130,439 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 114,821 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,741 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,851 miles

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

front & rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside front indicator lamp lense missing

Fail 16 Jun 2014 76,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside front indicator lamp lense missing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,240 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,345 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,179 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,186 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,039 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,759 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,060 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Aug 2005 32,553 miles

Nearside Rear 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 RXW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

WX51 RXW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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