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WA51 CKX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,490 mi
Last recorded165,490 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 CKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 165,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 156,731 miles

both rear tyres close to mot limit

car has been lowered

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

screen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 14 Jan 2020 156,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 142,673 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 135,621 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear brake pipes to calipers outer rubber coating deteriorated

brake fluid level slightly low

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded, 1 mount broken and minor leak of gases

offside front road wheel has previously fouled inner arch but is not touching at time of test

power steering reservoir cap damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2016 124,963 miles

battery retaining clamp missing but battery still secure

both handbrake cables starting to deteriorate

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust centre section mount broken but system still adequately supported

nearside front indicator lense missing

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond and split

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipes to calipers outer rubber coating starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Jul 2016 124,906 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened corroded (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both tyres feathering heavily and perrished

Pass 22 Jul 2015 119,711 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2015 119,708 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2014 115,381 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,643 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 93,705 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 28 May 2012 93,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre low tread

rear discs poor condition

Pass 23 May 2011 75,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front pads getting low

offside handbrake cable not returning all the way

offside inner cv boot leaking grease

offside rear pads getting low

rear disc`s in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2011 75,422 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front pads getting low

offside handbrake cable not returning all the way

offside inner cv boot leaking grease

offside rear pads getting low

rear disc`s in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2010 62,652 miles

front discs worn and lipped

n/s/r handbrake effort poor (poss cable seized)

o/s driveshaft seal weeping fluid and inner driveshaft boot

wipers smear

Fail 17 May 2010 62,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn and lipped

n/s/r handbrake effort poor (poss cable seized)

o/s driveshaft seal weeping fluid and inner driveshaft boot

wipers smear

Pass 3 Jun 2009 52,816 miles

Slight play in front anti roll bar support bushes.

Slight play in lower steering column uj.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,183 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 36,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,035 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 27,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 20,462 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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WA51 CKX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WA51 CKX, 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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WA51 CKX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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