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WA51 UBB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,908 mi
Last recorded178,908 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 UBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 178,908 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 178,905 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 172,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Rear axle corroded around axle bush area

Pass 21 Oct 2015 165,633 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 165,635 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 158,342 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 158,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 150,787 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2013 150,579 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 142,553 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 134,894 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 134,892 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 128,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 118,983 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 102,655 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 102,655 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 88,146 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,606 miles

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 UBB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBB, 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 UBB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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