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WA51 NSZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,005 mi
Last recorded115,005 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 NSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 115,005 miles

EML on

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 114,858 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,601 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,583 miles

n/s/rear brake starting to tighten

Fail 4 Oct 2013 85,583 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear brake starting to tighten

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,513 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 78,513 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 69,944 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,700 miles

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,451 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 48,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,509 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,862 miles

Advise engine management light on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,627 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 14,048 miles

corrosion on front brake discs.

imbalance in front brakes.

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 NSZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NSZ, 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 NSZ registered?

WA51 NSZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for WA51 NSZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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