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SN51 WDA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,520 mi
Last recorded123,520 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 WDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 123,520 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 123,520 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 117,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 117,746 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 110,172 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 110,172 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 102,942 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 102,941 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Airbag Warning Light On

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 98,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2011 98,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 93,789 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,467 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 76,251 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,945 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 64,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,277 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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SN51 WDA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SN51 WDA, 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 SN51 WDA registered?

SN51 WDA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is SN51 WDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 WDA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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