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WA51 URR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

222,998 mi
Last recorded222,998 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 222,998 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 217,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 211,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 198,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 186,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 186,900 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 181,577 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 176,665 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer light lens misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s front outer door mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner and outer tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear inner tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 176,665 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front lower exhaust [rear of cat] split and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer light lens misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s front outer door mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner and outer tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear inner tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 169,273 miles

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of surface rust

Pass 28 Feb 2018 163,403 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner & outer tyre walls cracking

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear inner & outer tyre walls cracking

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle beam & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Rear fuel tank straps show signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2018 163,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner & outer tyre walls cracking

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear inner & outer tyre walls cracking

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle beam & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Rear fuel tank straps show signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2017 156,645 miles

n/s o/s front shock absorbers weak

Fail 3 Feb 2017 156,645 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s o/s front shock absorbers weak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 149,314 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Feb 2016 149,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Feb 2015 143,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 132,588 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 132,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 122,617 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r coil spring fractured but seated correctly

Pass 7 Feb 2012 111,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 100,683 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2010 91,021 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 91,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 79,891 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,726 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,942 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 51,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 51,082 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 URR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 URR, 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 URR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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