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WX51 JGZ

2001 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,073 mi
Last recorded177,073 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI111,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 JGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Elegance TDI
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 177,073 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2008 171,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 171,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 167,473 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 167,473 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 145,363 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 122,118 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 101,274 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 88,785 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI?

Based on 1,866 MOT tests across 450 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
8,541
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
450
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Registration plate lamp not working 7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7
brake disc excessively pitted 6
brake binding 5
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WX51 JGZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 111,115 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 Elegance TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX51 JGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX51 JGZ registered?

WX51 JGZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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