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WA51 KWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,296 mi
Last recorded76,296 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 KWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2022 76,296 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 74,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,706 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jun 2018 66,099 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 66,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,830 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,761 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 57,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 29 May 2014 50,360 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,977 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,788 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,007 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,200 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 36,964 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,964 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,882 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,948 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,483 miles

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

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 KWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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