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WA51 CMV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,665 mi
Last recorded224,665 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 CMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 224,665 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 135,003 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 125,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in many places and on many parts

Fail 27 Oct 2023 125,566 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 123,325 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 119,773 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 117,141 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 117,141 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 112,076 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 109,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 104,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 101,685 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 97,135 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 97,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 88,045 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 82,104 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 74,421 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 67,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 67,302 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,223 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 63,223 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,133 miles

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

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

slight tread distortion n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,883 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,186 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 CMV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA51 CMV, 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 WA51 CMV registered?

WA51 CMV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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