MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
256,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
o/s/r tyre 3mm
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
o/s/f roll bar link has play
o/s/r tyre 3mm
centre exhaust pipe bracket broken but still supported,back box bracket part broken
horn works but intermittently weak
n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush 90% seperated,
o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush seperating
various body damage
Headlamp aim too low n/s will not adjust any more still to low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre exhaust pipe bracket broken but still supported,back box bracket part broken
n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush 90% seperated,
o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush seperating
reverse lights on when stationary
various body damage
Both front steering arms have slight play at their fixings
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front bumper insecure
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension low on offside.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
expantion tank empty
n/s sill dammaged
o/s/f bumper dammaged
o/s/f indecator lense missing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
expantion tank empty
n/s sill dammaged
o/s/f bumper dammaged
o/s/f indecator lense missing
offside front indicator lense missing.
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
offside front indicator lense missing.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside headlamp was aimed too low and offside too high - readjusted during test.
Windscreen is damaged at nearside - very close to mot limit of 40mm.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WA51 KWH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 KWH, 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 KWH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2001.
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