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WA51 EDJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

228,588 mi
Last recorded228,588 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 EDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 228,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 228,480 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 228,266 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

undertray insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 1 Feb 2018 214,563 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 210,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 195,016 miles

number plate lights are very dim

brake pedal creeps to the floor

Fail 14 Nov 2016 194,937 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal creeps to the floor

number plate lights are very dim

Pass 10 Oct 2015 185,679 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 179,497 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both side rear registration bulb dim

Fail 13 Oct 2014 179,212 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front suspension top mounts have slight play

n/s/r tyre worn

no. plate lamps dim

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear pads worn, discs corroded.

slight bind on n/s/r brake

undershield insecure

wipers split

Pass 7 Oct 2013 166,427 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 149,823 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 129,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 129,513 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 108,189 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,002 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 85,002 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 73,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 73,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,274 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front & rear no plates

Fail 24 Aug 2006 50,717 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to deface

Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,717 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to deface

Fail 22 Aug 2006 50,642 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 41,505 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 41,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

long travel on footbrake 1st application

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 EDJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EDJ, 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 EDJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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