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EX51 WCA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,184 mi
Last recorded137,184 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 WCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 137,184 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 134,133 miles

Central Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 128,015 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 120,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 116,504 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of certain testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2016 115,149 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured most (1.4.A.2f)

all suspension units badly corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 115,149 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured most (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

all suspension units badly corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 114,554 miles

most suspension parts badly corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 114,554 miles

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

most suspension parts badly corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 114,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Aug 2014 114,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Sep 2013 113,249 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 113,249 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 111,478 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

gearchange stiff.

tailbox in poor condition.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 111,478 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

gearchange stiff.

tailbox in poor condition.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 108,902 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 105,378 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 105,378 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 99,699 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

One part of high level brake light not working

Fail 31 Aug 2009 99,699 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

One part of high level brake light not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 86,873 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 74,723 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 74,723 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,873 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 57,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust cat flange leaks slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2005 44,346 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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EX51 WCA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EX51 WCA, 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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EX51 WCA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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