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WA51 EFJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,790 mi
Last recorded157,790 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 EFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 157,790 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 151,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 151,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 143,368 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 143,368 miles

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

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

Advise slight drag from osr brake

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 131,684 miles

advise cat heat shield insecure

advise offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2009 131,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise cat heat shield insecure

advise offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2008 113,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR BRAKE DISC'S SCORING AND SCREECHING.

Pass 30 May 2007 97,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX BRACKET CORRODING.

Pass 30 May 2006 75,392 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 75,389 miles

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

ADVISE,chip in front screen in zone 'A' at limit.

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 EFJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

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

Is WA51 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 EFJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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