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WA51 EEJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

166,969 mi
Last recorded166,969 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 EEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 166,969 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 163,147 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 163,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 158,541 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 158,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 153,405 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 147,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 138,181 miles

corrosion forming on o/s/r brake pipe

off side front wishbone rear bush split

rear shockabsorber bump stops perished

Pass 7 Aug 2013 129,089 miles

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded under plastic coating

Rear subframe becoming rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2012 120,906 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 111,619 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 101,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 90,670 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 80,460 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 70,019 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,922 miles

both front anti roll bar centre bushes worn

Pass 30 Aug 2005 45,253 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 EEJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EEJ, 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 EEJ registered?

WA51 EEJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WA51 EEJ safe to buy?

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